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James Smithson Bicentennial Records, 1964-1966

Catalog Data

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this
Subject:
Smithson, James 1765-1829  Search this
Smithsonian Institution Administration  Search this
Physical description:
18 cu. ft. processed holdings
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Clippings
Manuscripts
Date:
1964
1964-1966
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:
Alphabetic by subject
Summary:
Consists of records documenting the planning and execution of events associated with the celebration, in 1965, of the Bicentennial of the birth of its founding benefactor, James Smithson. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, invitations, itineraries, photographs, logistical information, sketches, budget information, planning notes, and clippings.
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Topic:
Museums--Administration  Search this
Special events--Marketing  Search this
Local number:
SIA RS00778
See more items in:
James Smithson Bicentennial Records 1964-1966 [Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary]
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_220187