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Creator::
National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach  Search this
Extent:
4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Clippings
Brochures
Manuscripts
Electronic records
Compact discs
Floor plans
Posters
Color transparencies
Color photographs
Videotapes
Date:
1977-2011
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records documenting the goals, programs, activities, events, and administration of the Naturalist Center. The Naturalist Center, 1976-2011, provided hands-on learning experiences for students and adults through the use of study collections. It was located within the museum building until 1995 when it was moved to Leesburg, Virginia. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, publicity materials, docent training materials, student activity instructions, resources for teachers, log books, images, slide sets, notes, floor plans, brochures, posters, videotapes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.
Topic:
Museums -- Educational aspects  Search this
Museums -- Public relations  Search this
Natural history museums  Search this
Science -- Study and teaching  Search this
Special events  Search this
Genre/Form:
Clippings
Brochures
Manuscripts
Electronic records
Compact discs
Floor plans
Posters
Color transparencies
Color photographs
Videotapes
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 12-590, National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach, Naturalist Center History Files
Identifier:
Accession 12-590
See more items in:
Naturalist Center History Files
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-fa12-590