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Creator:
United States National Museum Photographic Laboratory  Search this
Subject:
Carmichael, Leonard 1898-1973  Search this
Hopkins, Philip S  Search this
National Air Museum (U.S.)  Search this
General Electric Company  Search this
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Physical description:
Gelatin silver prints; 8 x 10;
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1961
February 28, 1961
Notes:
USNM No. 47829C
Summary:
Presentation of space camera, the first camera to take motion pictures of the earth from an altitude of more than 300 miles, to National Air Museum (NAM) by General Electric Company at the Air and Space Building, with Philip S. Hopkins (seated at left), director of NAM, and Secretary Leonard Carmichael (seated at right).
Cite as:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 57, Folder 26, Image No. SIA_000095_B57_F26_003
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Topic:
Special events  Search this
Cameras  Search this
Local number:
SIA RU000095 [SIA_000095_B57_F26_003]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions. Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
No Copyright - United States
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_402964