This accession consists of records documenting the various curatorial activities of Valerie Neal, curator in the Space History Department. Documents pertain to exhibit
planning, display updates, National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Trophy process and events, collections care and plans, Space Telescope History Project, exhibit space upgrades,
special events, object worksheets, loan materials, agreements, schedules, funding, royalty reports, visitor comment forms, and inquiries. A significant topic covered in this
accession includes the Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 101 Enterprise Space Shuttle, which was transferred to NASM and maintained at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in 1985 from the
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Some records date to when the department was known as the Department of Space Science and Exploration (1980-1986),
the Department of Space History (1987-1996), and Space History Division (1997-2013). Some records originated from other organizations at earlier dates and provide more context.
Materials include correspondence, agreements, charts, memoranda, contracts, outlines, floor plans, illustrations, presentations, captions, scripts, budget plans, proposals,
photographs, negatives, transparencies, agendas, notes, pamphlets, invitations, meeting minutes, reports, articles, news clippings, newsletters, brochures, publications, VHS
cassettes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.
Enterprise First Free Flight - Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) NASA, 2 Disc Videos from 1977, DVD 1 - Space Shuttle "Enterprise" First Free Flight MPEGS - Video 1 TRT: 01:00:28 - Video 2 TRT: 00:52:36, DVD 2 - Space Shuttle "Enterprise" - Enterprise First...
Container:
Box 7 of 10
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 22-073, National Air and Space Museum. Space History Department, Curatorial Records
9.5 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Brochures
Clippings
Compact discs
Digital versatile discs
Electronic records
Floor plans
Color photographs
Date:
2008-2009
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records which document planning of special events at the Smithsonian Institution, such as conferences, meetings, lectures, exhibition openings,
receptions, and award presentations. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; proposals; budget summaries; event schedules; agreements; meeting agendas and
minutes; program information; lecture papers; press releases and clippings; guest lists; biographical information; photographs; floor plans for events; invitations; and brochures.
Some materials are in electronic format.
This accession consists of the records of Lonnie G. Bunch, Director, and document his work in the development of the National Museum of African American History and
Culture (NMAAHC). His work touched upon every aspect of the museum including the collection of objects for the museum, the design and construction of the museum building,
exhibitions, museum programs and partnerships, and fundraising. Also documented is Bunch's work on the boards of various organizations. Some materials date to before the creation
of the museum.
Materials include correspondence, memoranda, meeting agendas and minutes, reports, grant proposals, notes, presentations, interview records, exhibition outlines and scripts,
floor plans, press releases, images, video recordings, clippings, and other related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2031; Transferring office; 12/17/2015 Memorandum, Milhoan to Thomas; Contact reference staff for details.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 17-094, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Office of the Director, Administrative Records
This accession consists of correspondence created or maintained by Johnnetta B. Cole, Director 2009- . The records consist of correspondence with museums, educational
institutions, professional societies, corporations, foundations, and individuals in the field of African art and related studies. Materials also include clippings, brochures,
photographs, negatives, slides, and audiovisual materials. Some materials are in electronic format. Records dating before Cole's tenure were created by previous museum directors
Warren M. Robbins, 1979-1983; Sylvia H. Williams, 1983-1996; Roslyn A. Walker, 1997-2002; and Sharon F. Patton, 2003-2008.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years; until Jan-01-2026. Records may contain personally identifiable information (PII) that is permanently restricted. Transferring office; 10/22/2003 memorandum, Johnstone to Laffoon; Contact reference staff for details.
This accession consists of records documenting the activities of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) during the tenure of Director Marc Pachter (2000-2007), but also
includes records from the tenures of Directors Charles Nagel (1964-1969), Marvin S. Sadik (1969-1981), and Alan Maxwell Fern (1982-2000). Topics covered include cultural affairs,
exhibitions, legislation, strategic planning, the Patent Office Building, budget, donors, management, education, and grants. The records also document NPG's interactions with
other Smithsonian Institution (SI) bureaus, professional associations, and museums. A small portion of the records predate the formation of NPG. Materials include correspondence;
memoranda; budget records; grant proposals; color photographs and negatives; black-and-white photographs and negatives; brochures; reports; resumes; VHS tapes; and clippings.
Some materials are in electronic format.
Rights:
Boxes 2, 13-14 contain materials restricted indefinitely; see finding aid; Transferring office; 06/05/2008 memorandum, Toda to Drummond; Contact reference staff for details.
15.5 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes) (5 document boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Digital versatile discs
Audiotapes
Motion pictures (visual works)
Videotapes
Electronic records
Date:
1964-2008
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of video and audio recordings and film created or maintained by the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG). The majority of the recordings
document lectures, speeches, talks, prominent visitors, exhibitions and other events at the museum, including the HMSG groundbreaking and dedication. Other recordings are
interviews of artists performed by staff; interviews of staff for radio and television programs; programs produced about artists who are prominent in the HMSG collections;
or interviews of staff from other museums regarding exhibitions related to artwork and artists in the HMSG collections. Recordings are on a variety of videotape and audiotape
formats as well as film. Some materials are in digital format.