A Material World (Exhibition) (1988: Washington, D.C.) Search this
Information Age: People, Information and Technology (Exhibition) (1990-2006: Washington, D.C.) Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Doubleday Lecture Series. Search this
Search for Life: Genetic Technology in the Twentieth Century (Exhibition). (1987: Washington, D.C.) Search this
Western Views and Eastern Visions (Exhibition) (1980-1981: Washington, D.C.) Search this
Extent:
5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Audiotapes
Videotapes
Date:
1980-2010
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of audio and video recordings of special events at the National Museum of American History documenting exhibitions; visits of American politicians
and foreign dignitaries; receptions; music and dance performances; dinners; meetings; commemorative and anniversary events; lectures, including speakers at the Doubleday Lecture
Series; fund raising; and conferences. Materials include audiotapes and videotapes.
National Museum of the American Indian. Community Services Department Search this
Extent:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Videotapes
Audiotapes
Date:
1991-1998
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of materials which document Museum Training Workshops (MTW) conducted by the Community Services Department. Topics covered in workshops include
museum stores, planning and developing cultural and educational programs, fundraising, collections care and management, curatorial methods, tribal archives, and facilities
planning. Materials include agendas, attendee lists, and audio and video recordings on DAT audiotapes, VHS videotapes, and 8mm videocassettes.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-236, National Museum of the American Indian. Community Services Department, Museum Training Workshop Records
2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Brochures
Clippings
Manuscripts
Floor plans
Color negatives
Color photographs
Color transparencies
Black-and-white photographs
Audiotapes
Date:
1963-1989
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the overall administration of fund raising programs and marketing at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Topics
include management of real property; renovation and expansion of buildings; capital campaigns; legislation; and special events. Materials include correspondence, agreements,
legal documents, proposals, planning documents, audiotapes, object lists, financial reports, brochures, clippings, images, floor plans, architectural studies, background materials,
and related materials.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 12-003, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Department of Development and Marketing, Development Records
National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research Search this
Extent:
19.5 cu. ft. (19 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Brochures
Clippings
Manuscripts
Newsletters
Pamphlets
Electronic records
Floppy disks
Maps
Posters
Black-and-white negatives
Color negatives
Black-and-white photographs
Color photographs
Color transparencies
Audiotapes
Place:
Reserva Biológica de Poço das Antas (Brazil)
Date:
1969-2002
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the administration of the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program (GLTCP). Originally administered entirely by the National
Zoological Park (NZP), Department of Zoological Research, the GLTCP focused on the conservation of the golden lion tamarin in its natural habitat and was responsible for the
release of captive-born golden lion tamarins into the Reserva Biológica de Poço das Antas (Brazil). In 1992, overall administration of the program was transferred to the Brazilian
non-governmental organization, Associação Mico-Leão-Dourado. The Department of Zoological Research continued to administer NZP's involvement in reintroduction, tracking, and
conservation education. Topics documented in this accession include fund raising, budget, conservation training, studbook administration, policies, publicity, research publication,
evaluation of calling patterns, observation of released golden lion tamarins, reintroduction logistics, and involvement with international conservation organizations and committees.
Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, meeting materials, clippings, newsletters, observations, data evaluations, policies, procedures, permits, manuscripts,
filming requests, presentations, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, posters, images, maps, audio recordings, notes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic
format. Some materials were created while the unit was known as the Office of Animal Management (through 1979), the Office of Animal Programs (1979-1984), or the Department
of Zoological Research and Education (1984-1985).
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 11-217, National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research, Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program Records
The Star-Spangled Banner: The Making of an American Icon (Monograph : 2008)
Extent:
13.38 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes) (2 16x20 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Brochures
Compact discs
Electronic records
Drawings
Floor plans
Architectural drawings
Illustrations
Color photographs
Audiotapes
Place:
United States -- History
Date:
1990-2008
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the exhibition and program coordinating activities of the Office of Curatorial Affairs, primarily in regard to the preservation
of the Star-Spangled Banner and the planning, development, and production of the exhibition "The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem" at the National
Museum of American History (NMAH), including the complimentary traveling exhibit "For Which It Stands: The American Flag in American Life" which examined the ways Americans
use the flag to express their ideas about patriotism, citizenship, and national identity. Some records also document smaller exhibitions and related programs such as "So Proudly
We Hail," a display of prominent American flags from World War II to honor veterans of that conflict; "World War II Photograph Perspectives," a selection of photographs taken
during the second world war which document Americans both at war and home; and "July 1942: United We Stand," an array of original July 1942 magazine covers featuring the American
flag, to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the "United We Stand" campaign.
Staff represented in these records include James B. Gardner, Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs, who served as project director of the Star-Spangled Banner preservation
project and exhibition from 2002 to 2006; Ronald E. Becker, NMAH Associate Director of Capital Programs, who was project director from 1996 to 2002; project managers Kate
Henderson, Jeffrey L. Brodie, Kathryn Campbell, and Carol Frost; conservator Suzanne Thomassen-Krauss; curators Marilyn Zoidis, Harold D. Langley, Kathleen M. Kendrick, and
Paula Johnston; public programs educator Julia Forbes; and project historian Lonn Taylor, who co-authored the exhibition book "The Star-Spangled Banner: The Making of an American
Icon."
Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; exhibition proposals; planning and design information; scripts; budget summaries; contractual agreements; meeting
agendas and minutes; reports; press releases; educational program information; floor plans, drawings, and illustrations; photographs; brochures; website development information;
visitor surveys and comments; loan information; policies and guidelines; information about committees, seminars, workshops, and special events; audiotape recordings; NMAH
flag hall renovation information; exhibition schedules; fundraising, sponsorship, and grant information; and other supporting documentation. Some materials are in electronic
format.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2024; Transferring office; 7/7/2016 memorandum, Johnstone to Jones; Contact reference staff for details.
National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director Search this
Extent:
14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Brochures
Clippings
Newsletters
Electronic records
Compact discs
Digital versatile discs
Floor plans
Maps
Black-and-white negatives
Color photographs
Color transparencies
Black-and-white photographs
Audiotapes
Artifacts
Date:
1963, 1984-2019
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of materials documenting the administration and programs of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) by the Office of the Director, primarily
during the tenures of Robert S. Hoffman, 1985-1988; Frank Talbot, 1988-1994; Donald J. Ortner, Acting Director, 1994-1996; David L. Pawson, Acting Director, 1996; Robert W.
Fri, 1996-2001; J. Dennis O'Connor, Acting Director, 2001-2002; Cristian Samper, 2002-2007 and 2008-2012; Paul G. Risser, Acting Director, 2007-2008; and Kirk R. Johnson,
2012- . Included are records concerning NMNH departments, divisions, offices, and programs; fundraising efforts; and agreements without outside organizations. Materials include
correspondence, memoranda of understanding, reports, newsletters, brochures, clippings, floor plans, maps, photographs, negatives, slides, audiocassettes, a pin, and a flag.
Some materials are in electronic format.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2035; Transferring office; 1/15/2014 memorandum, Yowell to File; Contact reference staff for details.
This accession consists of records documenting the program activities of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (SAPAC) in regard to public outreach initiatives
such as literary events, historical presentations, contemporary discussions, cultural performances, exhibitions, symposiums, commemorations, special events, and committees.
Earlier records date back to when SAPAC was known as the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; fundraising information;
proposals; budget summaries; reports; agreements; brochures; website project information; photographs; newspaper clippings; and audiotape recordings of programs. Some materials
are in electronic format.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years. until Apr-15-2015; Transferring office; 4/15/2015 memorandum, Johnstone to Inocencio; Contact reference staff for details.
2.54 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 half document box) (3 12x17 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Electronic records
Black-and-white negatives
Black-and-white photographs
Color negatives
Color photographs
Color transparencies
Audiotapes
Date:
1975-2009
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records which document the staff, projects, programs, and special events at the Archives of American Art (AAA) and regional offices. Of particular
interest are the benefit gala related materials which honored friends of the AAA including Rita Fraad, Margaret and Raymond J. Horowitz, Paula Cooper, Benjamin D. Holloway,
Richard A. Manoogian, Roy Lichtenstein, Chuck Close, Frank Stella, and Agnes Gund. Materials include invitations to events, event programs, images, and audio recordings. Some
materials are in electronic format.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2025; Transferring office; 03/2/1988 memorandum, Massa to Fleckner; Contact reference staff for details.
Conservation and Research Center (National Zoological Park) Search this
Extent:
11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Electronic records
Floppy disks
Black-and-white photographs
Black-and-white transparencies
Black-and-white negatives
Color photographs
Color transparencies
Audiotapes
Place:
Burma
Date:
1959-2008
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Christen M. Wemmer documenting administrative, fund raising, research, and outreach activities at the Conservation
and Research Center (CRC), a portion of the National Zoological Park (NZP). Wemmer served as Curator-in-Charge, 1975-1977; Associate Director for Conservation, 1978-2004;
and Research Associate, 2004- . Major topics include training courses, special events, the CRC Foundation, and initiatives in Myanmar (Burma). A large portion of this accession
includes images of animals at CRC and other zoos as well as CRC facilities and staff. Other materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, planning documents, training
materials, proposals, lecture notes, audiotapes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format. Some materials pre-date Wemmer's association with the Smithsonian
and may have been collected from other zoos.
1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Clippings
Brochures
Color photographs
Color negatives
Audiotapes
Date:
1984-2015
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the program activities of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (SAPAC) in regard to public outreach initiatives
such as literary events, historical presentations, contemporary discussions, cultural performances, exhibitions, commemorations, and special events. Earlier records date back
to when SAPAC was known as the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program, and prior to the creation of the office. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes;
fundraising information; budget summaries; surveys; press releases; agreements; brochures; photographs; newspaper clippings; and audiotape recordings of interviews.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2031; Transferring office; 4/15/2015 memorandum, Johnstone to Inocencio; Contact reference staff for details.