The Natural Partners Program was established in 1997 and was responsible for developing on average six distance learning modules a year that were Smithsonian based
and supported National Education Standards. Each module or unit integrated content with the following technologies: live two-way video conferencing, electronic field trips,
interactive curricula-based web sites, development of both internet and intranet sites, satellite broadcast and a variety of multimedia presentations and products. The development
of each module required coordination of a team made up of representatives from the various partners that made up the Natural Partners. Beyond these programmatic initiatives,
Natural Partners was responsible for building the public side of the virtual, digital museum. This includes creating a publicly accessible, educationally meaningful digital
collection of over 100,000 objects and associated text material. From this foundation, a series of virtual tours, field trips, and on-line activities was created. These materials
came to the Archives upon the disbanding of the Natural Partners Program in the fall of 2006. Materials include brochures, color slides and photographs, clippings, correspondence,
grant proposals, website information, curriculum, maps, architectural drawings, and video and audio cassettes.
Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center Search this
Container:
Box 1 of 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-195, Smithsonian Institution, Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center, Administrative Records
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Provost Search this
Extent:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Color photographs
Date:
1993-2000
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the records of J. Dennis O'Connor, Provost, which document routine administrative matters and special programs, professional meetings, exhibition
planning, and research in Smithsonian Institution offices and museums. Also includes material on website development, space management, and Latino issues at the Institution.
Smithsonian Institution. Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center Search this
Extent:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Clippings
Manuscripts
Video recordings
Date:
1979-2001
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records that document a variety of administrative functions, including those related to membership, video sales, the internship program,
diversity, orientation, web site development, surveys, studies, and certain programs and projects. Materials include memoranda, reports, organizational charts, clippings,
presentation notes, manuals, and videos.
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-195, Smithsonian Institution, Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center, Administrative Records
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Under Secretary for Science Search this
Extent:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
2000-2002
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the records of J. Dennis O'Connor, Under Secretary for Science, which document routine administrative matters and special programs, professional
meetings, exhibition planning, and research in Smithsonian Institution offices and museums. Also includes material pertaining to the Dulles Extension project, website development,
and the proposed closing of the Conservation and Research Center (National Zoological Park).
