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Creator:

Chi, Andrew  Search this

Names:

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration  Search this

Extent:

2 Cubic feet (5 boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Charts

Correspondence

Graphs

Memorandums

Proceedings

Reports

Date:

1959-1980

Summary:

The collection consists of the papers of scientist Andrew Chi, documenting his work on the Cesium 133 atomic clock, and its relevance to the Global Positioning System.

Scope and Contents:

The collections contains correspondence, memorandum, and journal articles related to the Cesium 133 atomic clock. Many of the documents relate to the U.S. Study Group 7, International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR) which was formed to prepare documents to dtermine the United States position in relating to worldwide service of standard frequency and time-signal emmssions. The CCIR is an advisory arm on technical matters to the International Telecommunicaytions Union (ITU).

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into two series.

Series 1: U.S. Study Group 7, International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR) Materials, 1964-1980

Series 2: Other Materials, 1959-1977

Biographical / Historical:

Andrew R. Chi was head of the Timing Systems Section, Space Data Control Branch, at the Goddard Space Flight Center.

Provenance:

Immediate source of acquisition unknown.

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Rights:

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Topic:

Atomic clocks  Search this

Genre/Form:

Charts

Correspondence -- 20th century

Graphs

Memorandums -- 1950-2000

Proceedings

Reports -- 20th century

Citation:

Andrew Chi Atomic Clocks Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Identifier:

NMAH.AC.1264

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Andrew Chi Atomic Clocks Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8f8a1e49d-9a37-4788-b1c0-07d3ff621281

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-1264

Author:

United States Naval Academy of Engineering and Aeronautics  Search this

Physical description:

[151], 35 p. : ill., tables, 15 folded plates, 24 cm

Type:

Books

Date:

1929

Topic:

Steam-boilers, Marine  Search this

Call number:

VM741 .L99 1929

VM741.L99 1929

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_401831

Issued by:

Boeing Corporation, American, founded 1916  Search this

Used by:

Tuskegee Institute, American, founded 1881  Search this

Subject of:

Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this

Maycie Herrington, American, 1918 - 2016  Search this

Paul Adams, American, 1920 - 2013  Search this

Charles E. McGee, American, 1919 - 2022  Search this

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, American, born 1920  Search this

Wilbur Mason, American, 1924 - 2016  Search this

Samuel Wesley Henderson, American, 1921 - 2016  Search this

Cyril O. Bryon, American, 1920 - 2015  Search this

George M. Boyd, American, 1926 - 2018  Search this

William J. Childs, American, 1923 - 2013  Search this

Alexander Jefferson, American, 1921 - 2022  Search this

Leroy Eley, American, 1927 - 2012  Search this

Oliver Goodall, American, 1922 - 2010  Search this

Charles Lane, American, 1925 - 2013  Search this

Thurston Gaines Jr., American, 1922 - 2016  Search this

Lee Archer Jr., American, 1919 - 2010  Search this

Earl Martin, American, 1924 - 2019  Search this

Franklin J. Macon, American, 1923 - 2020  Search this

Rusty Burns, American, 1925 - 2022  Search this

Asa D. Herring Jr., American, 1926 - 2022  Search this

James E. Randall, American, 1926 - 2019  Search this

William H. Holloman III, American, 1924 - 2010  Search this

Robert Holts, American, 1924 - 2021  Search this

Leonard Hall, American, 1926 - 2013  Search this

James Harvey, American, born 1923  Search this

Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, American, 1922 - 2016  Search this

Samuel C. Hunter Jr., American, 1919 - 2013  Search this

Leo R. Gray, American, 1924 - 2016  Search this

Quentin Smith, American, 1918 - 2013  Search this

Oscar C. Gadson Jr., American, 1919 - 2021  Search this

Medium:

steel, aluminum, copper alloy, wood, polyester, rubber, plastic

Dimensions:

H x W x D (2011.82.1): 114 × 386 × 300 in. (289.6 × 980.4 × 762 cm)

H x W x D (2011.82.2 baggage claim door): 21 1/2 × 30 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (54.6 × 78.1 × 7 cm)

Type:

training aircraft

Date:

ca. 1944

Topic:

African American  Search this

Aeronautics  Search this

HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)  Search this

Military  Search this

Tuskegee Airmen  Search this

World War II  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2011.82.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Transportation Vehicles

Exhibition:

Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

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EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.82.1-.2

Manufacturer:

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center  Search this

Materials:

Plastic

Paint

Ink

Metal

Dimensions:

3-D (Figure, Overall): 4.4 × 1.3 × 0.5cm (1 3/4 × 1/2 × 3/16 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Gift of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

Inventory Number:

A19721000001

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv907260413-0ce7-4928-bd8b-01d6a121ca4c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19721000001

Manufacturer:

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center  Search this

Materials:

Plastic

Paint

Ink

White Metal Alloy

Dimensions:

3-D (Human Figure): 4.1 × 1.3 × 0.3cm (1 5/8 × 1/2 × 1/8 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Gift of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

Inventory Number:

A19721001001

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv954b5e846-43f3-43ea-9f28-a8d2d57435cf

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19721001001

Manufacturer:

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center  Search this

Materials:

Plastic

Paint

Metal

Dimensions:

3-D (Human Figure): 4.8 × 1 × 0.5cm (1 7/8 × 3/8 × 3/16 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Gift of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

Inventory Number:

A19721004001

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92cd38e07-021a-4739-b938-0962e2c4802a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19721004001

Manufacturer:

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center  Search this

Materials:

Plastic

Paint

Metal Alloy

Dimensions:

3-D (Human figure (does not include plastic stand)): 4.4 × 1.3 × 0.3cm (1 3/4 × 1/2 × 1/8 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Inventory Number:

A19721006001

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv930b7e86d-f105-4116-a456-f02966e0c5cf

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19721006001

Manufacturer:

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center  Search this

Materials:

Metal Alloy

Paint

Dimensions:

3-D (Metal Piece): 2.5 × 2.5 × 2.5cm (1 × 1 × 1 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Inventory Number:

A19721006002

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9604e60c3-3ae9-44e4-a67b-9cabc9a717d3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19721006002

Manufacturer:

David Clark Company, Inc.  Search this

Astronaut:

Frank Borman  Search this

Materials:

Exterior: HT Nylon, Silk (flag), polycarbonate visor

Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene

Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon

Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum

Dimensions:

Overall: 5 ft. 7 in. tall x 1 ft. 6 in. wide x 8 in. deep, 16 lb. (170.2 x 45.7 x 20.3cm, 7.3kg)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19721159000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c5ab46b3-7f23-4c45-bc97-bcf48df9bd19

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19721159000

Manufacturer:

H. I. Garment Co.  Search this

Materials:

nylon, brass, vulcanized rubber, steel

Dimensions:

Clothing (On Mannequin): 100.3 x 35.6 x 27.9cm (39 1/2 x 14 x 11 in.)

Clothing Size: Large Long

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Donated by Capt. Ben H. Allen

Inventory Number:

A19790550000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv938339ea1-b19e-466f-a24b-ea1985a83141

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19790550000

Creator:

Bush, George, 1924-  Search this

Names:

Wright Brothers  Search this

Extent:

0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Proclamations

Date:

1991

Summary:

"Wright Brothers Day" was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1963 to celebrate the anniversary of the world's first successful flights of a human-carrying, powered, and controlled heavier-than-air flying machine made by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903, and is now marked annually by proclamation of the President of the United States. This collection consists of five identical copies of the Presidential proclamation declaring December 17, 1991 as Wright Brothers Day.

Scope and Contents:

This collection consists of five identical copies of the Presidential proclamation declaring December 17, 1991 as Wright Brothers Day. The proclamation is on cardstock that measures 10 by 15 inches and features the Seal of the President of the United States in gold at the top along with a facsimile signature of then-President George Bush at the bottom.

Arrangement:

Collection is five copies of a single item.

Biographical / Historical:

The first "Wright Brothers Day" was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1963 to celebrate the anniversary of the world's first successful flights of a human-carrying, powered, and controlled heavier-than-air flying machine made by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903. The resolution was later amended (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 143) to specify December 17 as the date on which Wright Brothers Day should be commemorated and to authorize and request that the President issue a proclamation each year inviting the public to observe the day with "appropriate ceremonies and activities."

Provenance:

White House Special Correspondence Unit, Transfer, 1991, NASM.1992.0020.0070.

Restrictions:

No restrictions on access

Rights:

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Topic:

Aeronautics  Search this

Air pilots  Search this

Genre/Form:

Proclamations

Citation:

Wright Brothers Day Proclamation (1991), NASM.1992.0020.0070, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

NASM.1992.0020.0070

Archival Repository:

National Air and Space Museum Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg254edc38f-ca9a-4dd6-bfcc-bca6b2ac7049

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nasm-1992-0020-0070

Creator:

Clinton, Bill, 1946-  Search this

Names:

Wright Brothers  Search this

Extent:

0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Proclamations

Date:

1994

Summary:

"Wright Brothers Day" was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1963 to celebrate the anniversary of the world's first successful flights of a human-carrying, powered, and controlled heavier-than-air flying machine made by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903, and is now marked annually by proclamation of the President of the United States. This collection consists of a copy of the Presidential proclamation declaring December 17, 1994 as Wright Brothers Day.

Scope and Contents:

This collection consists of a copy of the Presidential proclamation declaring December 17, 1994 as Wright Brothers Day. The proclamation is on cardstock that measures 10 by 15 inches and features the Seal of the President of the United States in gold at the top along with a facsimile signature of then-President William J. Clinton at the bottom.

Arrangement:

Collection is a single item.

Biographical / Historical:

The first "Wright Brothers Day" was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1963 to celebrate the anniversary of the world's first successful flights of a human-carrying, powered, and controlled heavier-than-air flying machine made by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903. The resolution was later amended (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 143) to specify December 17 as the date on which Wright Brothers Day should be commemorated and to authorize and request that the President issue a proclamation each year inviting the public to observe the day with "appropriate ceremonies and activities."

Provenance:

White House, Transfer, 1995, NASM.1995.0020.0035.

Restrictions:

No restrictions on access

Rights:

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Topic:

Aeronautics  Search this

Air pilots  Search this

Genre/Form:

Proclamations

Citation:

Wright Brothers Day Proclamation (1994), NASM.1995.0020.0035, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

NASM.1995.0020.0035

Archival Repository:

National Air and Space Museum Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg26f94e5d3-2121-4483-b0f7-f1f7309336d0

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nasm-1995-0020-0035

Creator:

Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-  Search this

Names:

Wright Brothers  Search this

Extent:

0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Proclamations

Date:

2003

Summary:

"Wright Brothers Day" was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1963 to celebrate the anniversary of the world's first successful flights of a human-carrying, powered, and controlled heavier-than-air flying machine made by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903, and is now marked annually by proclamation of the President of the United States. This collection consists of a copy of the Presidential proclamation declaring December 17, 2003 as Wright Brothers Day.

Scope and Contents:

This collection consists of a copy of the Presidential proclamation declaring December 17, 2003 as Wright Brothers Day. The proclamation is on cardstock that measures 10 by 15 inches and features the Seal of the President of the United States in gold at the top along with a facsimile signature of then-President George W. Bush at the bottom.

Arrangement:

Collection is a single item.

Biographical / Historical:

The first "Wright Brothers Day" was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1963 to celebrate the anniversary of the world's first successful flights of a human-carrying, powered, and controlled heavier-than-air flying machine made by the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903. The resolution was later amended (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 143) to specify December 17 as the date on which Wright Brothers Day should be commemorated and to authorize and request that the President issue a proclamation each year inviting the public to observe the day with "appropriate ceremonies and activities."

Provenance:

Lawrence Small, Secretary, Smithsonian Institution, Transfer, 2003, NASM.2004.0020.0025.

Restrictions:

No restrictions on access

Rights:

Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.

Topic:

Aeronautics  Search this

Air pilots  Search this

Genre/Form:

Proclamations

Citation:

Wright Brothers Day Proclamation (2003), NASM.2004.0020.0025, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

NASM.2004.0020.0025

Archival Repository:

National Air and Space Museum Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg246c4588c-cb2c-4072-bf99-32f9dbf398fe

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nasm-2004-0020-0025

Materials:

Wood

Paint

Copper Alloy

Adhesive

Dimensions:

3-D: 43.5 × 80 × 14.9cm (17 1/8 × 31 1/2 × 5 7/8 in.)

Type:

MODELS-Aircraft

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the U.S. Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics

Inventory Number:

A19230061000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar:

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94cd1ec2d-deba-4108-8874-f096443842ba

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19230061000

Manufacturer:

David Clark Company, Inc.  Search this

Astronaut:

Frank Borman  Search this

Materials:

nylon, steel, brass, leather, Rubber (Silicone), Phenolic Resin, paint

Dimensions:

Clothing: 30.5 x 22.9 x 30.5cm (12 x 9 x 12 in.)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19710780000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e4d7420a-29f6-45ff-b399-bb329501bd54

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19710780000

Manufacturer:

David Clark Company, Inc.  Search this

Astronaut:

Edward H. White, II  Search this

Materials:

Exterior: HT Nylon, Silk (flag), polycarbonate visor

Zippers: Cotton, brass, rubber/neoprene

Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon

Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminium

Dimensions:

Overall: 5ft 7in. x 1ft 6in. x 8in. (170.18 x 45.72 x 20.3cm)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19730839000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94ad09147-e41d-445b-a2d3-a22f3cd227db

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19730839000

Manufacturer:

Air Lock Inc.  Search this

Manufactured for:

ILC Industries Inc.  Search this

Astronaut:

Jack R. Lousma  Search this

Materials:

Bubble: Polycarbonate

Neck and Head Pad: Beta cloth, aluminum

Neck Disconnect, Feed Port: Anodized aluminum

Dimensions:

3-D: 22.9 x 26.7cm (9 x 10 1/2 in.)

Other (neck ring): 9 1/2in. (24.1cm)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Credit Line:

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number:

A19761191001

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93d9d71c6-3789-43d7-8978-8c0d9c2b64e7

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19761191001

Creator:

Smithsonian American Art Museum  Search this

Type:

Conversations and talks

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2022-01-13T22:03:34.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

Topic:

Art, American  Search this

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americanartmuseum

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

YouTube Channel:

americanartmuseum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_F7-DqrSm5lY

Creator:

Smithsonian American Art Museum  Search this

Type:

Conversations and talks

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2022-06-06T19:54:33.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

Topic:

Art, American  Search this

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americanartmuseum

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

YouTube Channel:

americanartmuseum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_lPTcfXY-IUk

Creator:

Smithsonian American Art Museum  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2022-11-17T19:54:44.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

Topic:

Art, American  Search this

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americanartmuseum

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

YouTube Channel:

americanartmuseum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_s0Y7KKkzeXo