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Administrative Records, 1835-2020

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Uniform title:
Smithsonian Directives (Administrative issuances)  Search this
Subject:
Langley, S. P (Samuel Pierpont) 1834-1906  Search this
Henry, Joseph 1797-1878  Search this
Abbot, C. G (Charles Greeley) 1872-1973  Search this
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Carmichael, Leonard 1898-1973  Search this
Heyman, Ira Michael 1930-2011  Search this
Walcott, Charles D (Charles Doolittle) 1850-1927  Search this
Wetmore, Alexander 1886-1978  Search this
Baird, Spencer Fullerton 1823-1887  Search this
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon) 1913-2001  Search this
Small, Lawrence M  Search this
Clough, G. Wayne  Search this
Samper, Cristián  Search this
Horvath, Albert G  Search this
Skorton, David J  Search this
Bunch, Lonnie G  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Administration  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents  Search this
Smithsonian Institution  Search this
United States Congress  Search this
Physical description:
846.85 cu. ft. processed holdings
544.48 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings
Type:
Ephemera
Floor plans
Clippings
Black-and-white photographs
Brochures
Color photographs
Manuscripts
Pamphlets
Sketches
Video recordings
Compact discs
Drawings
Videotapes
Illustrations
Color negatives
Color transparencies
Audiotapes
Floppy disks
Electronic records
Electronic mail
Books
Architectural drawings
Digital versatile discs
Digital images
Newspapers
Date:
1835
1835-2020
Topic:
Museums--Administration  Search this
Budget  Search this
Personnel management  Search this
Smithsonian buildings  Search this
Museum buildings  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Museums--Collection management  Search this
Information technology  Search this
Committees  Search this
Gifts  Search this
Congresses and conventions  Search this
Strategic planning  Search this
Museums--Public relations  Search this
Museum finance  Search this
Museum publications  Search this
Real property  Search this
Estates (Law)  Search this
Contracts  Search this
Product management  Search this
Speeches, addresses, etc  Search this
Fund raising  Search this
Trusts and trustees  Search this
Research grants  Search this
Museums--Employees  Search this
Research  Search this
Awards  Search this
Tours  Search this
Corporate sponsorship  Search this
Special events  Search this
Wills  Search this
Local number:
SIA RS00771
Restrictions & Rights:
Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details
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Administrative Records 1835-2020 [Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_220180

Administrative Records, 1984-1993

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents Executive Committee  Search this
Subject:
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents  Search this
Physical description:
3 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings
Type:
Manuscripts
Clippings
Brochures
Date:
1984
1984-1993
Topic:
Committees  Search this
Museum trustees  Search this
Local number:
SIA RS00789
Restrictions & Rights:
Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details
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Administrative Records 1984-1993 [Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents Executive Committee]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_223975

Administrative Records, c. 1972-1987

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Subject:
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon) 1913-2001  Search this
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Smithsonian Institution)  Search this
National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this
S. Dillon Ripley Center (Smithsonian Institution)  Search this
Physical description:
0.69 cu. ft. (1 16x20 box)
Type:
Books
Collection descriptions
Date:
1972
1972-1987
c 1972-1987
Topic:
Fund raising  Search this
Special events  Search this
Guest books  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 13-061
See more items in:
Administrative Records 1835-2019 [Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_361507

Agency history, 1846-

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Subject:
Clough, G. Wayne  Search this
Abbot, C. G (Charles Greeley) 1872-1973  Search this
Langley, S. P (Samuel Pierpont) 1834-1906  Search this
Henry, Joseph 1797-1878  Search this
Walcott, Charles D (Charles Doolittle) 1850-1927  Search this
Wetmore, Alexander 1886-1978  Search this
Carmichael, Leonard 1898-1973  Search this
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Heyman, Ira Michael 1930-2011  Search this
Small, Lawrence M  Search this
Baird, Spencer Fullerton 1823-1887  Search this
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon) 1913-2001  Search this
Horvath, Albert G  Search this
Skorton, David J  Search this
Bunch, Lonnie G  Search this
Type:
Mixed archival materials
Date:
1846
1846-
Topic:
Museums--Management  Search this
Local number:
SIA AH00002
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_218077

Agency history, 1964-1985

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary Secretary's Executive Committee  Search this
Subject:
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon) 1913-2001  Search this
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary Secretariat  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Assistant Secretary  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Director General of Museums  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Assistant Secretary for Science  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Assistant Secretary for History and Art  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Assistant Secretary for Public Service  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Treasurer  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of Academic Programs  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of General Counsel  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of Personnel and Management Resources  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Assistant to the Secretary  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Public Relations Officer  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of International Activities  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary Executive Assistant to the Secretary  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of Supporting Services  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Administration  Search this
Type:
Mixed archival materials
Date:
1964
1964-1985
Topic:
Museums--Administration  Search this
Advisory boards  Search this
Local number:
SIA AH00096
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_218154

Agency history, 1986-

Creator:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Sackler Visiting Committee  Search this
Subject:
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Freer Gallery of Art  Search this
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Smithsonian Institution)  Search this
Type:
Mixed archival materials
Date:
1986
1986-
Topic:
Art, Asian  Search this
Art museums  Search this
Advisory boards  Search this
Local number:
SIA AH00310
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_228051

Agency history, 1994-1998

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary Counselor to the Secretary for Community Affairs and Special Projects  Search this
Subject:
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Newman, Constance Berry 1935-  Search this
Bretos, Miguel A  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Counselor to the Secretary for Latino Affairs  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Under Secretary  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Task Force on Latino Issues  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Latino Oversight Committee  Search this
Type:
Mixed archival materials
Place:
United States
Date:
1994
1994-1998
Topic:
Latin Americans  Search this
Local number:
SIA AH00394
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_247152

Appointment Calendars, 1984-1994

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Subject:
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Administration  Search this
Physical description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Calendars
Collection descriptions
Manuscripts
Date:
1984
1984-1994
Topic:
Museums--Administration  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 95-002
Restrictions & Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2010; Transferring office; Contact reference staff for details
See more items in:
Appointment Calendars 1984-1995 [Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_252219

Appointment Calendars, 1984-1995

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Subject:
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Heyman, Ira Michael 1930-2011  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Administration  Search this
Physical description:
1.5 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings
Type:
Calendars
Manuscripts
Date:
1984
1984-1995
Topic:
Museums--Administration  Search this
Local number:
SIA RS00775
Restrictions & Rights:
Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details
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Appointment Calendars 1984-1995 [Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_220184

Audio Recordings of Interviews: Total Recording Time: 1.0 hour

Collection Creator::
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926-2018, interviewee  Search this
Container:
Interviews
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Rights:
Restricted. Contact SIHistory@si.edu to request permission.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 9602, Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
See more items in:
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews / Interviews
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru9602-refidd1e347

Audio Recordings of Interviews: Total Recording Time: 1.5 hours

Collection Creator::
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926-2018, interviewee  Search this
Container:
Interviews
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Rights:
Restricted. Contact SIHistory@si.edu to request permission.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 9602, Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
See more items in:
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews / Interviews
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru9602-refidd1e286

Audio Recordings of Interviews: Total Recording Time: 1.75 hours

Collection Creator::
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926-2018, interviewee  Search this
Container:
Interviews
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Rights:
Restricted. Contact SIHistory@si.edu to request permission.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 9602, Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
See more items in:
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews / Interviews
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru9602-refidd1e408

Bequests, Estates, Gifts, Trusts, and Wills, 1884-1984

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Subject:
Abbot, C. G (Charles Greeley) 1872-1973  Search this
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Carmichael, Leonard 1898-1973  Search this
Langley, S. P (Samuel Pierpont) 1834-1906  Search this
Walcott, Charles D (Charles Doolittle) 1850-1927  Search this
Wetmore, Alexander 1886-1978  Search this
Baird, Spencer Fullerton 1823-1887  Search this
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon) 1913-2001  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Administration  Search this
Physical description:
11 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings
Type:
Manuscripts
Maps
Date:
1884
1884-1984
Topic:
Gifts  Search this
Museum finance  Search this
Museums--Administration  Search this
Trusts and trustees  Search this
Wills  Search this
Local number:
SIA RS00773
Restrictions & Rights:
Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details
See more items in:
Bequests, Estates, Gifts, Trusts, and Wills 1884-1984 [Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_220182

Corners of a foreign field : discussions about American overseas advanced research centers in the humanities and social sciences / edited by Robert McC. Adams and Corinne S. Schelling ; with a chapter by Mason Hammond

Author:
American Academy of Arts and Sciences Conferences on American Overseas Advanced Research Centers (1st : 1978 : Dumbarton Oaks)  Search this
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Schelling, Corinne Saposs  Search this
Hammond, Mason 1903-  Search this
American Academy of Arts and Sciences Conferences on American Overseas Advanced Research Centers (2nd : 1978 : Boston, Mass.)  Search this
Physical description:
x, 151 p. ; 28 cm
Type:
Congresses
Place:
United States
Foreign countries
Date:
1979
Topic:
Area studies  Search this
Intellectual cooperation  Search this
Learned institutions and societies  Search this
Relations  Search this
Call number:
D16.25 .A48 1978X
D16.25.A48 1978X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_122100

Correspondence, 1978-2007

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary Executive Assistant to the Secretary  Search this
Subject:
Adams, Robert McC (Robert McCormick) 1926-2018  Search this
Heyman, Ira Michael 1930-2011  Search this
Hobbins, James M  Search this
Rosenberg, Dorothy  Search this
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon) 1913-2001  Search this
Small, Lawrence M  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Administration  Search this
Physical description:
27 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings
Type:
Manuscripts
Date:
1978
1978-2007
Topic:
Museums--Administration  Search this
Museum trustees  Search this
Local number:
SIA RS00384
Restrictions & Rights:
Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details
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Correspondence 1978-2007 [Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary Executive Assistant to the Secretary]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_223962

Discusses Adams' childhood and education; his college and graduate education at the University of Chicago; factory work during his college years; his first fieldwork in Iraq in 1950 with Robert J. and Linda Braidwood; his decision to pursue an academic...

Collection Creator::
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926-2018, interviewee  Search this
Container:
Interviews
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Rights:
Restricted. Contact SIHistory@si.edu to request permission.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 9602, Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
See more items in:
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews / Interviews
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru9602-refidd1e264

Discusses Adams' role as Secretary of the Smithsonian from 1984 to 1994, and closes with his current research program; c. 1984-2012.

Collection Creator::
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926-2018, interviewee  Search this
Container:
Interviews
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Rights:
Restricted. Contact SIHistory@si.edu to request permission.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 9602, Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
See more items in:
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews / Interviews
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru9602-refidd1e385

Festival Recordings: Farm Music Stage: Opening Ceremonies

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Festival of American Folklife. Family Farm Program 1991 Washington, D.C.  Search this
Fries, Colin (recorder)  Search this
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926-2018  Search this
Hurley, James  Search this
Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon), 1913-2001  Search this
Kent, Dorothy  Search this
Arnold, Eleanor  Search this
Madigan, Edward Rell, 1936-  Search this
Brown, Ruth, 1928-2006  Search this
Kurin, Richard, 1950-  Search this
Rinzler, Ralph  Search this
Lund, Marian Hope, 1924-2008  Search this
Harkin, Tom  Search this
Simon, Paul, 1928-2003  Search this
Applebee, Kenny, 1951-  Search this
Smith, Lynn, 1952-  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (compact audio cassette, analog.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Indonesian  Search this
Kenyan  Search this
Shuar Indians  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
Illinois
Missouri
Rush Hill (Mo.)
Grayslake (Ill.)
Indonesia
Kalimantan (Indonesia)
Ecuador
South Carolina
John's Island (S.C.)
Date:
1991 June 28
Contents:
Opening Ceremony speakers include: Robert McCormick Adams, James Hurley, S. Dillon Ripley, Ambassador Ramley of Indonesia, Eleanor Arnold, Sen. Paul Simon, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Madigan, Ruth Brown, Vicki McGraw of Interior Dept., Richard Kurin, Jim Morris, Ralph Rinzler, Marian Lund, Sen. Tim Harkin
Track Information:
101 Opening Ceremonies: "Chirps" Smith Family: "The Rush and the Pepper" / Dorothy Kent, Kenny Applebee, Lynn Smith. Fiddle,Guitar.

102 Opening Ceremonies: Hornbill Dance.

103 Opening Ceremonies: Greeting Dance (?) / Flute.

104 Opening Ceremonies: Moving Star Hall Singers "You Got to Move".

105 Opening Ceremonies / James Hurley, Robert McCormick Adams, Sidney Dillon Ripley.
Local Numbers:
FP-1991-CT-0041-5
General:
tape /
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, June 28, 1991.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Fiddle tunes  Search this
Dance  Search this
Spirituals (Songs)  Search this
Gospel music  Search this
Narratives  Search this
Violin  Search this
Guitar  Search this
Flute  Search this
Ecuadorians  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1991 Festival of American Folklife, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.SFF.1991, Item FP-1991-CT-0041
See more items in:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1991 Festival of American Folklife
Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1991 Festival of American Folklife / Series 2: Family Farming in the Heartland / Audio
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk56bb1fbe8-df99-4b5d-90cb-4220f0abf093
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-sff-1991-ref690

Focuses on Adams' role as an administrator at the University of Chicago, as director of the Oriental Institute and Dean of the Social Sciences faculty; c. 1920s-1970s.

Collection Creator::
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926-2018, interviewee  Search this
Container:
Interviews
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Rights:
Restricted. Contact SIHistory@si.edu to request permission.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 9602, Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
See more items in:
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews / Interviews
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru9602-refidd1e325

Interview 1: May 26, 1994

Collection Creator::
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926-2018, interviewee  Search this
Container:
Interviews
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Rights:
Restricted. Contact SIHistory@si.edu to request permission.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 9602, Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
See more items in:
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews
Robert McCormick Adams Oral History Interviews / Interviews
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru9602-refidd1e249

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