Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Division of Physical Sciences Search this
Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Section of Antique Instruments Search this
National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Section of Mathematics Search this
National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Division of Electricity and Nuclear Energy Search this
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) Search this
Physical description:
2.5 cu. ft. processed holdings
Type:
Manuscripts
Clippings
Journals (accounts)
Newsletters
Pamphlets
Floor plans
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1955
1955-1985
Category:
Series Level Description
Notes:
To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.
Organization:
Unarranged
Summary:
Consists of records and correspondence documenting curatorial activities in the Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics. Curators represented in these materials include Uta C. Merzbach, Associate Curator and Curator, 1964-1988, and records prior to Dr. Merzbach's tenure at the National Museum of History and Technology. Topics include IBM computer terminal exhibit with collection viewing; museum fire of 1970; "1876: A Centennial Exhibition"; the exhibit of a working computer in collaboration with Nicholas J. Suszynski, Jr., Director, Information Systems Division 1968-1970, and internship programs. Some materials date to when the section was known as the Section of Mathematics and Antique Instruments and when the sections were part of the Division of Physical Sciences and the Division of Electricity and Nuclear Energy.
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
