History of the Smithsonian Associates Oral History Interviews
Topic:
Smithsonian Magazine
Extent:
0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Compact discs
Sound recordings
Date:
2013
Introduction:
The Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA) began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives'
record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program
staff conduct interviews with current and retired Smithsonian staff and others who have made significant contributions to the Institution. There are also reminiscences and
interviews recorded by researchers or students on topics related to the history of the Smithsonian or the holdings of the Smithsonian Institution Archives.
The Smithsonian Resident Associates was founded in 1965 to provide its local members a wide range of educational and cultural activities, including classes in the arts,
sciences, humanities, and crafts, as well as tours and opportunities for domestic travel. The program was expanded in 1970 with creation of the National Associates along with
publication of Smithsonian magazine. From 2005 to 2013, Barbara Tuceling served as director of The Smithsonian Associates (TSA). As she retired in 2013, Tuceling conducted
a series of oral history interviews with a wide range of TSA staff members and Smithsonian administrators to document the history of TSA.
Descriptive Entry:
These interviews discuss their careers at TSA, new programs, relationship to the rest of the Smithsonian, notable programs, significant challenges, reminiscences of
colleagues, and interaction with the public and staff.
The Smithsonian Associates Oral History Interviews collection is comprised of 22 interview sessions, totaling approximately 19.1 hours of recordings. There are 32 original
audio files for this session. In total, this collection is comprised of 32 original digital audio .wav files and 32 reference digital audio .mp3 files. There are no transcripts.
Researchers must check with Smithsonian Archives to determine if there are any restrictions on individual interviews.
Historical Note:
The Smithsonian Associates interviewees include Michael E. Alin, Robert H. Angle, Brigitte Blachere, Carol A. Bogash, Joseph M. Carper, Michael W. Cassidy, Prudence
Clendening, Neill Heath, James M. Hobbins, Amy Kotkin, Richard Kurin, Thomas E. Lovejoy, Mara Mayor, David T. Parry, Steve Pike, Ann Post, Crystal Fleary Pruitt, Dennis Smoot,
William A. Stewart, Katharine F. Stewart, Abby Whiteneck, Edmund Worthy, and Abby Yochelson.
A description of Smithsonian contributing members : executive summary : a report based on the 1988 contributing membership survey / Z.D. Doering, K.J. Black
Scholarship and museums : roles and responsibilities : the proceedings of the Ninth Museum Studies Conference / cosponsored by the Museum Studies Program and the Museum Studies Association, University of Delaware, April 9, 1988 ; edited by Bryant F. Tolles, Jr
Author:
Museum Studies Conference (9th : 1988 : University of Delaware) Search this
Claims and reality of new museology : case studies in Canada, the United States and Mexico / by Andrea Hauenschild ; [Donald Garfield edited the translation]
