These records include back issues of the Torch, press clippings from the 1960s and 1970s along with subject files concerning the Secretaries, publicized deaths of Smithsonian staff and associates while on field work, celebrations and bicentennials. Materials include photographs, reports, memoranda, correspondence, maps, and newspaper clippings
These records consist of various quincentenary material from the Office of Public Affairs, especially information on the "Buried Mirror", and Symposium of the Americas. Materials include press releases, memoranda, minutes of meetings, news articles, pamphlets, program reviews, a speech by Secretary Adams, lists of advisors, brochures and scripts and videos
This accession consists of a reference set of publications from the Smithsonian Institution Press, including Smithsonian Books. The publications consist of "Statement of the Secretary," formerly known as "Report of the Secretary" (1847-1967), which also can be found in the Smithsonian Annual Reports. Some issues are missing
Center for Short-lived Phenomena (Cambridge, Mass.)
Physical description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Serials (publications)
Collection descriptions
Date:
1879
1879-1995
Topic:
Periodicals
Smithsonian Books (Publisher)
University press publications
Museum publications
Local number:
SIA Acc. 09-129
Summary:
This accession includes a reference set of publications from Smithsonian Institution Press, including Smithsonian Books. The publications consist of "Report of the Secretary" (1879-1886, 1897-1898, 1956-1957, 1959-1963), "The Smithsonian Journal of History" (1966-1969), "Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology" (1977), "Smithsonian Opportunities" (1994-1995), and "Smithsonian Institution Center for Short-Lived Phenomena Annual Report and Review of Events" (1972)
These records consist primarly of Office of Public Affairs photographs, contact sheets, and slides of Robert McCormick Adams taken during his tenure as Ninth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The materials include portraits of Adams, as well as photographs of the Secretary at important events; a paper Adams gave before the Task Force on Science Policy, Committee on Science and Technology; news releases; photographs of S. Dillon Ripley in the company of Adams and other individuals; and photographic services information
This accession consists of publicity reports related to major Smithsonian Institution events, exhibitions, or projects. Documented in this collection is the traveling exhibition "America's Smithsonian" in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution and the groundbreaking for the National Museum of the American Indian. Materials include information about media relations and special events; new releases; clippings; advertisements; and other related publicity materials
National Museum of the American Indian (U.S.) Office of Public Programs Publications Office
Subject:
National Museum of the American Indian (U.S.) George Gustav Heye Center
Identity by Design: Tradition, Change, and Celebration in Native Women's Dresses (Exhibition) (2007: Washington, D.C.)
Vision, Space, Desire: Global Perspective and Cultural Hybridity (Exhibition) (2007: New York, N.Y.)
Physical description:
0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
Type:
Books
Collection descriptions
Date:
2006
2006-2007
Topic:
Exhibitions
Indians of North America
Museums--Public relations
Local number:
SIA Acc. 07-133
Summary:
This accession includes reference set copies of the following publications: "Identity by Design: Tradition, Change, and Celebration in Native Women's Dresses," which accompanied a major exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian; "Off the Map: Landscape and the Native Imagination," issued in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name at the George Gustav Heye Center in New York; and "Vision, Space, Desire: Global Perspectives and Cultural Hybridity," a book pertaining to artistic and curatorial practices amongst contemporary Native American artists
1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Type:
Clippings
Collection descriptions
Manuscripts
Date:
1996
1996-1999
Topic:
Publicity
Museums--Public relations
Special events
Museums--Educational aspects
Lectures and lecturing
Motion pictures
Museums--Press coverage
Local number:
SIA Acc. 01-153
Summary:
These records consist of materials that document publicity generated by and for programs sponsored by the Smithsonian Associates. The programs consist of special events, including performances, lectures, and films; performance series; and courses. See the Smithsonian Associate magazine for a complete listing of all programs. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, press releases, and media clippings
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.) Office of Public Affairs
Physical description:
0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
Type:
Brochures
Collection descriptions
Manuscripts
Date:
1976
1976-1990
Topic:
Aeronautical museums
Aeronautics--History
Lectures and lecturing
Publicity
Special events
Local number:
SIA Acc. 05-271
Summary:
This accession consists of flyers, brochures, and other publications promoting National Air and Space Museum lectures and other special events. Some publications provide information about the museum or about the history of aviation
National Portrait Gallery (U.S.) Office of Public Affairs
Physical description:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Brochures
Collection descriptions
Clippings
Manuscripts
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1988
1988-1991
Topic:
Art museums
Special events
Publicity
Local number:
SIA Acc. 96-092
Summary:
These records document the work of the Office of Public Affairs in the National Portrait Gallery from 1988 through 1990, and include a file of general press clippings from fiscal year 1991. The records describe many aspects of the Museum's publicity efforts, and include memoranda to Museum staff regarding publicity plans; lists of media contacts and correspondence with the media; press kits and press releases; and news clippings and reviews. The records also document the planning and execution of Museum events such as unveilings, exhibition openings, receptions, dinners, and performances. Also included are correspondence and memoranda regarding event planning; forms requesting horticulture and building services; correspondence and agreement with talent and caterers; invitations and guest lists; event programs; and contact sheets and photographs of the events
National Portrait Gallery (U.S.) Office of Public Affairs
Subject:
Cutler, Carol
Raphoon, Michele
Westin, Sandra
Portraits in Motion (Exhibition) (1978: Washington, D.C.)
Physical description:
4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
Type:
Brochures
Collection descriptions
Clippings
Manuscripts
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1968
1968-1988
Topic:
Art museums
Special events
Publicity
Local number:
SIA Acc. 96-013
Summary:
These records document the work of the Office of Public Affairs in the National Portrait Gallery from 1968 until 1988. Most of the records were created by Sandra Westin and Michele Raphoon, but early files were created by Carol Cutler. The records describe all aspects of the Museum's publicity efforts, particularly the planning and execution of events associated with exhibitions or portrait presentations, such as receptions, dinners, performances, symposia, and lectures. Included in the files are correspondence and memoranda regarding event planning; forms requesting horticulture and building services; correspondence and agreements with talent and caterers; invitations and guest lists; event programs; and contact sheets and photographs of the events. The records also contain correspondence with other museums and the media regarding exhibitions or individual portraits; press kits; press releases and fact sheets; copies of catalogs and brochures; and news clippings and reviews. These files also document the "Portraits In Motion" series from 1978 through 1985
This accession includes publications created by the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum documenting exhibitions, symposiums, educational programs, and special events. Materials include brochures; pamphlets; questionnaires; postcards; project catalogues; exhibition guides; posters; and flyers
2.19 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box) (1 16x20 box)
Type:
Books
Collection descriptions
Brochures
Date:
1970
1970-1998
Topic:
People with disabilities
Museum publications
Local number:
SIA Acc. 99-054
Summary:
These records consist of publications produced by the Office of Public Affairs, such as brochures, booklets, flyers, calendar of events, advertisements, and guides. Publications include "Calendar of Events" (1986-1991), advertisements in the Washington Post newspaper (1992-1998), visitor guides, and information on research opportunities and accessibility. Some of the publications were also created in languages other than English, such as German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Cantonese, and Arabic, as well as in large print and in Braille
National Portrait Gallery (U.S.) Office of External Affairs
Subject:
Stuart, Gilbert 1755-1828
Washington, George 1732-1799
George Washington: A National Treasure (Traveling exhibition) (2002-2004)
Physical description:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Brochures
Collection descriptions
Clippings
Manuscripts
Color photographs
Videotapes
Date:
2001
2001-2004
Topic:
Art museums
Art, American
Museums--Educational aspects
Portraits, American
Publicity
Traveling exhibitions
Local number:
SIA Acc. 07-105
Summary:
This accession consists of publicity records related to the traveling exhibition, "George Washington: A National Treasure." At the center of this exhibition was the portrait by Gilbert Stuart of George Washington, which is also known as the Lansdowne portrait. The exhibition traveled through Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California; Seattle, Washington; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New York, New York; and Little Rock, Arkansas. Materials include visual guidelines, brochures, teacher resource guides, stationary and envelopes, reports, clippings, color photographs, VHS tapes, and Betacam SP tapes
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Office of Public Affairs
Physical description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Video recordings
Collection descriptions
Date:
1997
1997-2003
Topic:
Art museums
Art, Modern
Publicity
Local number:
SIA Acc. 05-103
Summary:
This accession documents publicity of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG) in the non-print media and television interviews of HMSG staff. Materials include VHS videotapes
Smithsonian Institution Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center
Subject:
Smithsonian Institution
Physical description:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Brochures
Collection descriptions
Manuscripts
Pamphlets
Floor plans
Maps
Color photographs
Videotapes
Place:
Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1974
1974-2004
Topic:
Museum publications
Museums--Public relations
Visitors' centers
Volunteer workers in museums
Local number:
SIA Acc. 07-177
Summary:
This accession consists of publications created by the Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center for distribution to volunteers and to the public as well as signage for the Smithsonian Institution on the National Mall and for the information and membership desks in the various museums. Materials include applications, forms, brochures, reply cards, photographs of signage, flyers, badges, holiday cards, bookmarks, floor plans, pamphlets, handbooks, invitations, handouts, maps, press kits, and orientation videos. Some materials are photocopies of the publications
2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Books
Collection descriptions
Manuscripts
Pamphlets
Picture postcards
Brochures
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1894
1894-2010
c 1894-2010
Topic:
Publications
Zoo animals
Zoology--Research
Zoos
Zoos--Administration
Local number:
SIA Acc. 12-086
Summary:
This accession consists of publications and other materials published by or about the National Zoological Park and its activities, collections, and research. Materials include publications, reports, collection plans, master plans, inventories, workshop materials, an accreditation application, souvenir guides, brochures, flyers, maps, postcards, images, and other related materials
