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Visual Identity Program Records

Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Clippings
Manuscripts
Artifacts
Date:
1998-2009
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of materials created and maintained by Kathryn B. Lindeman, Director of Publications, who along with Director of Communications, David J. Umansky, were responsible for the implementation and coordination of the Smithsonian Institution's visual identity program and its systems of logos. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, drawings, guidelines, pins, and clippings.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2025; Transferring office; 05/15/2007 memorandum, Toda to Jonas; Contact reference staff for details.
Topic:
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Logography  Search this
Logos (Symbols)  Search this
Trademarks  Search this
Corporate image  Search this
Genre/Form:
Clippings
Manuscripts
Artifacts
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-116, Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs, Visual Identity Program Records
Identifier:
Accession 17-116
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Visual Identity Program Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa17-116

Website Records

Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Date:
2013
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the National Museum of African Art website as it existed on January 20, 2013. The website includes visitor information, collections information, online exhibitions, educational activities, and related information. Materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Web sites  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Art museums  Search this
Art, African  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Museums -- Collection management  Search this
Museums -- Educational aspects  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 13-180, National Museum of African Art, Website Records
Identifier:
Accession 13-180
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Website Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa13-180

Monthly Reports

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center  Search this
Extent:
5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
FY 1999-FY 2008
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of monthly reports created by programs and divisions within the Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center, providing narrative and statistical information about activities. Materials also include a small amount of annual reports and reports created by the Director.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Oct-01-2023; Transferring office; 1/6/2008 memorandum, Wright to Lemon; Contact reference staff for details.
Topic:
Visitors' centers  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 13-201, Smithsonian Institution, Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center, Monthly Reports
Identifier:
Accession 13-201
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Monthly Reports
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa13-201

Program Records

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Provost, Committee for a Wider Audience  Search this
Extent:
5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Audiotapes
Date:
1980-1997
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of Committee for a Wider Audience audiotape recordings documenting Heritage Month program keynote lectures, concerts, special events, symposiums, exhibition openings, and meetings. Earlier recordings date back to when the Committee for a Wider Audience was under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Service, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education and Public Service, and the Office of the Assistant Provost for Education and Cultural Programs. Materials include audiotapes.
Topic:
African American History Month  Search this
Women's History Month  Search this
Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month  Search this
Hispanic Heritage Month  Search this
National American Indian Heritage Month  Search this
Museums -- Educational aspects  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Speeches, addresses, etc.  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Special events  Search this
Congresses and conventions  Search this
Concerts  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Audiotapes
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 15-254, Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Provost, Committee for a Wider Audience, Program Records
Identifier:
Accession 15-254
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Program Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa15-254

Website Records

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution  Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Web sites
Date:
2019
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the Mother Tongue Film Festival website as it existed on February 26, 2019. The Festival celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity by showcasing films and filmmakers from around the world over four days of free screenings. It began on February 21, 2019, and was organized by the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Due to technical issues, the embedded venue map may not function as expected. Materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Web sites  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Special events  Search this
Film festivals  Search this
Language and languages  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Web sites
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 20-069, Smithsonian Institution, Website Records
Identifier:
Accession 20-069
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Website Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa20-069

Correspondence

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary  Search this
Extent:
46.06 cu. ft. (62 document boxes) (68 3x5 boxes) (243 microfilm reels)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Letterpress copybooks
Microfilms
Date:
1865-1891
Descriptive Entry:
This record unit consists of outgoing correspondence from the Office of the Secretary.
Restrictions:
(1) Deteriorating letterpress affects legibility; (2) record unit available on microfilm.
Topic:
Museums -- Administration  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Genre/Form:
Letterpress copybooks
Microfilms
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 33, Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary, Correspondence
Identifier:
Record Unit 33
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Correspondence
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-faru0033

Website Records

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Chief Information Officer  Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Web sites
Date:
2014-2019
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the website of the Digitization Program Office, part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, as it existed on February 26, 2019, shortly after it was redesigned. The website includes information about the office and digitization projects across the Smithsonian Institution. The website also includes a blog which dates from April 2014. Materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Web sites  Search this
Blogs  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Information technology  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Web sites
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 20-064, Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Chief Information Officer, Website Records
Identifier:
Accession 20-064
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Website Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa20-064

BVP Program Reports

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center  Search this
Extent:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
FY 1996-FY 2001
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of monthly program reports created by the Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Program (BVP). The program reports consist primarily of statistics documenting all aspects of work performed by volunteers in the program.
Topic:
Visitors' centers  Search this
Volunteers  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 08-071, Smithsonian Institution, Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center, BVP Program Reports
Identifier:
Accession 08-071
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BVP Program Reports
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa08-071

BVP Program Reports

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center  Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
FY 2002-FY 2005
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of monthly program reports created by the Behind-the-Scenes Volunteer Program (BVP). The program reports consist primarily of statistics documenting all aspects of work performed by volunteers in the program.
Topic:
Visitors' centers  Search this
Volunteers  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 10-044, Smithsonian Institution, Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center, BVP Program Reports
Identifier:
Accession 10-044
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BVP Program Reports
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa10-044

Records

Topic:
Smithsonian scientific series
Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary  Search this
Extent:
167.20 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (324 document boxes) (10 microfilm reels)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Black-and-white photographs
Clippings
Manuscripts
Architectural drawings
Maps
Books
Color transparencies
Brochures
Date:
1949-1964
Descriptive Entry:
These records document part of the secretarial administration of Alexander Wetmore and the whole of Leonard Carmichael's tenure. During this period the Smithsonian Institution's capacity to carry out research in its traditional scientific disciplines was substantially strengthened. At the same time the Institution was able to invest much more effort in promoting cultural and artistic activities.

Bureaus and offices which were created or underwent substantial change during this period, and which are represented here, include the United States National Museum; the Museum of Natural History; the Museum of History and Technology; the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; the National Cultural Center, now the John F. Kennedy Center; the Bureau of American Ethnology; the National Portrait Gallery; the National Collection of Fine Arts; the National Zoological Park; the Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center; and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Subject headings appearing in these records include: the Arctic Research Laboratory; the Armed Forces Museum and the National Armed Forces Museum Advisory Board; the earth satellite program; the Canal Zone Biological Area, now the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute; the Smithsonian's centennial; modernization of Smithsonian exhibits; the Link Foundation; the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics; the National Air Museum, now the National Air and Space Museum; the National Gallery of Art; the Research Corporation; the Century 21 Exposition, Seattle, 1962; the Smithsonian Science Information Exchange; and the Smithsonian Scientific Series.
Topic:
Museums -- Administration  Search this
Satellites  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Genre/Form:
Black-and-white photographs
Clippings
Manuscripts
Architectural drawings
Maps
Books
Color transparencies
Brochures
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 50, Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary, Records
Identifier:
Record Unit 50
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Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-faru0050

Website Records

Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Web sites
Date:
2019
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition website as it existed on February 4, 2019. The competition, administered by the National Portrait Gallery, celebrates excellence and innovation with a strong focus on the variety of portrait media used by artists today. The website includes information about the 2019 competition and exhibition as well as winning portraits from previous competitions. Due to technical issues, some content may be missing from this accession or may not function as expected. Materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Web sites  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Portraits -- Awards  Search this
Art museums  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Portraits -- Awards  Search this
Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Web sites
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 20-010, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution), Website Records
Identifier:
Accession 20-010
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Website Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa20-010

150th Anniversary Records

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs  Search this
Extent:
0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Brochures
Manuscripts
Clippings
Date:
1993-1997
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting publicity and press coverage of the Smithsonian Institution's 150th Anniversary in 1996. Materials include clippings, brochure, rack card, narrative information about publicity, and publicity and media reports.
Topic:
Publicity  Search this
Anniversaries  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Museums -- Press coverage  Search this
Genre/Form:
Brochures
Manuscripts
Clippings
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-198, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Public Affairs, 150th Anniversary Records
Identifier:
Accession 04-198
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150th Anniversary Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa04-198

Biographical Files, and Documents relating to Smithsonian Awards and Medals

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs  Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Brochures
Clippings
Manuscripts
Black-and-white photographs
Black-and-white negatives
Date:
1927, 1956-1988
Descriptive Entry:
In this accession, series one consists of miscellaneous biographical files, mainly of persons affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution (SI), and is comprised of newspaper clippings, obituaries, biographies from Who's Who, SI announcements and press releases, curriculum vitae, and accompanying memoranda, c. 1968-1987.

Series two consists of documents relating to Smithsonian awards and medals, including the James Smithson Medal, the Joseph Henry Medal, and the Samuel P. Langley Medal, and includes photographs of recipients and of awards, lists of recipients, brochures, news releases, and newspaper articles, 1927, 1956-1988.
Topic:
Henry Medal  Search this
Langley Medal  Search this
Smithson Medal  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Museums -- Employees  Search this
Awards  Search this
Genre/Form:
Brochures
Clippings
Manuscripts
Black-and-white photographs
Black-and-white negatives
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 95-136, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Public Affairs, Biographical Files, and Documents relating to Smithsonian Awards and Medals
Identifier:
Accession 95-136
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Biographical Files, and Documents relating to Smithsonian Awards and Medals
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa95-136

#7 Getting the word out: museum public relations, Febraury 17-19, 1988 (3 folders)

Collection Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Museum Programs  Search this
Container:
Box 29 of 29
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 630, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Museum Programs, Records
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Records
Records / Box 29
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru0630-refidd1e11909

Website Records

Topic:
Smithsonian.com (Website)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Date:
2002-2016
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the "Smithsonian.com" website as it existed on May 18, 2016. The website expands on Smithsonian Magazine's in-depth coverage of history, science, nature, the arts, travel, world culture and technology. Much of the content follows a blog format with content dating from as early as August 2002. Due to technical issues, some content may be missing or functioning improperly. Materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Web sites  Search this
Blogs  Search this
Museum publications  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-076, Smithsonian Magazine, Website Records
Identifier:
Accession 17-076
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Website Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa17-076

Website Records

Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Web sites
Date:
2017-2018
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of a digital version of the 2017 Annual Report, located on the Smithsonian Institution website. The report consists of a single file which was crawled on August 6, 2018. Materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Web sites  Search this
Museum publications  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Web sites
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 19-216, Smithsonian Institution, Website Records
Identifier:
Accession 19-216
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Website Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa19-216

Website Records

Topic:
Facebook (Electronic resource)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Web sites
Date:
2018
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of four Facebook accounts maintained by Smithsonian Institution units, including the National Zoological Park, the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Latino Center, and the Asian Pacific American Center. Facebook is a third-party social networking site used for interaction with the general public. These accounts were captured by a variety of means between February 13 and November 9, 2018. Due to technical issues, the captures of many accounts are incomplete and may not function properly. Materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Web sites  Search this
Social media  Search this
Online social networks  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Web sites
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 20-039, Smithsonian Institution, Website Records
Identifier:
Accession 20-039
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Website Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa20-039

Torch and Research Reports Card Indexes

Topic:
The Torch (Washington, D.C.) (Serial)
Research reports (Smithsonian Institution) (Serial)
Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs  Search this
Extent:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
1966-1998
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of card indexes to The Torch, a newspaper for Smithsonian Institution employees and to Research Reports, which documents research in art, history, and science at the Smithsonian Institution. These records also cover part of the time period when the office was known as the Office of Public Information. The card indexes are arranged alphabetically and include lists of index terms.
Topic:
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Research  Search this
Museum publications  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 09-259, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Public Affairs, Torch and Research Reports Card Indexes
Identifier:
Accession 09-259
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Torch and Research Reports Card Indexes
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa09-259

Clippings

Creator::
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Information  Search this
Extent:
0.58 cu. ft. (1 tall document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Clippings
Newspapers
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
circa 1957-1966
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of newspaper clippings, contact sheets, and photographs pertaining to Smithsonian Institution related news, events, and individuals.
Topic:
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Publicity  Search this
Museums -- Press coverage  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Clippings
Newspapers
Black-and-white photographs
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession T90044, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Public Information, Clippings
Identifier:
Accession T90044
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Clippings
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fat90044

Website Records

Topic:
Science in Pre-K (Website)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Date:
2014
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the "Science in Pre-K" website, maintained by the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), as it existed on September 2, 2014. The Science in Pre-K program began as a cooperative effort between NASM and the District of Columbia Public Schools to provide professional development and grew to have a national audience. The website provides teachers with a foundation in physical science content and teaching methods for science inquiry in a preschool environment. The website also includes a blog which was launched in May 2014. Materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Web sites  Search this
Blogs  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Museums -- Educational aspects  Search this
Astronautical museums  Search this
Aeronautical museums  Search this
Science -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)  Search this
Genre/Form:
Electronic records
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 15-016, National Air and Space Museum, Website Records
Identifier:
Accession 15-016
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Website Records
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa15-016

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