Citations with the tag: SMITHSONIAN Institution (Washington, D.C.)
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- Smithsonian's ready to join debt market; 2 natural triple-A's.
Demenchuk, Michael // Bond Buyer; 12/15/97, Vol. 322 Issue 30292, p30Announces that the Smithsonian Institution will make its entry into the debt market during the week of December 15-19, 1997. What state will set to issue $40 million of bonds for the museum; What rating deal received from the Standard & Poor and Moody's Investors Service; Details on deal.
- The great exchange.
Viola, H.J. // Archaeology; Jan1992, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p52Reviews the exhibition `Seeds of Change' at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Its focus on what scholars call the Columbian Exchange--the transfer of plants, animals, diseases and people that resulted from the events of 1492.
- Smithsonian initiates effort to salvage space program documents.
Viola, H.J. // Aviation Week & Space Technology; 10/16/89, Vol. 131 Issue 16, p20Discusses the Smithsonian Institution's efforts to encourage the aerospace industry to contribute to the history of the US space program by preserving key records, and the seminar sponsored for that purpose by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
- Fourth Annual Space Day will explore solutions to living in space.
Mollan, Mark C. // Aviation History; Mar2000, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p65Reports on the Space Day celebration on May 4, 2000 at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Focus on the special challenges of living in space; Theme; Programs; Schedule of activities.
- Discover an African oasis...in Washington,...
Williams, S.H. // Black Enterprise; Dec87, Vol. 18 Issue 5, p99Description and history of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art. The site is new, but the museum was founded in 1964 by US Foreign Service Officer Warren Robbins. Since 1983 the museum has been acquiring works at a rate unsurpassed by any branch of the Smithsonian.
- Smithsonian lecture examines chocolate.
Williams, S.H. // Candy Industry; May96, Vol. 161 Issue 5, p12Reports that the Smithsonian Associates, the cultural and continuing education arm of The Smithsonian Institution conducted an evening-long examination of chocolate in late March 1996 in Washington, D.C. Speakers in the lecture; Topics discussed.
- America's attic.
Whitman, Sylvia // Cobblestone; Jan1996, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p26Offers a look at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. What the Smithsonian includes; Who designed the building. INSET: A sampling of the Smithsonian..
- Hiroshima atomic exhibit becomes political bombshell for Smithsonian.
Landay, Jonathan S. // Christian Science Monitor; 1/3/95, Vol. 87 Issue 26, p3Focuses on the public outcry over the Smithsonian Institution's exhibit commemorating the atomic attack by the United States on Japan. Schedule and venue of the exhibit; Details of the exhibit.
- A lesson of Enola Gay.
Landay, Jonathan S. // Christian Science Monitor; 2/1/95, Vol. 87 Issue 46, p20Editorial. Comments on the decision of Smithsonian Institution to prune its exhibition on Hiroshima nuclear bombing of 1945. Criticism of the decision; Concerns over the decision.
- The Smithsonian canceled.
Goodrich, Lawrence J.; MacLachlan, Suzanne L. // Christian Science Monitor; 2/1/95, Vol. 87 Issue 46, p2Reports the pruning of exhibition by the Smithsonian museum on the bombing of Japan during World War II.
- One approval down, two to go.
Goodrich, Lawrence J.; MacLachlan, Suzanne L. // ENR: Engineering News-Record; 5/27/96, Vol. 236 Issue 21, p19Focuses on the planned Smithsonian Institution Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Approval of design by the US Fine Arts Commission; Presentation of plans to the US National Capital Planning Commission and the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board.
- Happy Birthday, dear White House.
Goodrich, Lawrence J.; MacLachlan, Suzanne L. // Good Housekeeping; Oct92, Vol. 215 Issue 4, pB1H10Highlights two celebrations that mark the 200th birthday of the White House. The Smithsonian's Museum of American History exhibition of an enchanting White House replica; The First Ladies exhibit and gala reopening.
- Smithsonian Update.
Craig, Bruce // Perspectives; Oct2002, Vol. 40 Issue 7, p29Presents updates about the U.S.-based Smithsonian Institution as of October 2002. Number of visitors to its collection of museums in the U.S.; Direct-mail donor solicitation campaign; Appointment of under secretary David L. Evans.
- Largest museum exhibit `America's Smithsonian' travels the country.
Craig, Bruce // Hispanic Times Magazine; Aug/Sep1996, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p26Reports on the holding of the cultural exhibition `America's Smithsonian.' Attractions in the roving national tour; Schedule and itinerary from August 21, 1996 to January 18, 1997; Selection of the 20 most important treasures in each Smithsonian exhibits.
- Planting the seeds.
Craig, Bruce // Indianapolis Business Journal; 10/4/93, Vol. 14 Issue 27, p27APreviews the exhibition `Seeds of Change' to be shown in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 21, 1993. Organizers of the traveling exhibit; Complementary events launched by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library; Focus on the exchange of seeds between Christopher Columbus and American...
- Whites-only Woolworth lunch counter sent to Smithsonian Institution.
Craig, Bruce // Jet; 6/6/94, Vol. 86 Issue 5, p22Reports on the exhibition of an F.W. Woolworth's lunch counter commemorative of a protest against racial segregation in the 1960s at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Size; Comments from Joseph McNeil, one of the original Woolsworth protesters.
- Smithsonian drops cosponsor.
Malcolm, Teresa // National Catholic Reporter; 01/23/98, Vol. 34 Issue 12, p8No abstract available.
- Revisionist lust: The Smithsonian today.
Mac Donald, Heather // New Criterion; May97, Vol. 15 Issue 9, p17Comments on a variety of exhibitions at the museums at the Smithsonian institution in Washington, D.C. Natural History Museum; National Museum of American History; American Art Museum; Air and Space Museum; Themes of exhibitions; Topics addressed; Museum histories.
- Biology's colonial record.
Charles, D. // New Scientist; 1/25/92, Vol. 133 Issue 1805, p58Reviews the exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. `Seeds of Change,' which runs until the end of April 1993.
- Communicating bit by bit.
Adler, J. // Newsweek; 5/21/90, Vol. 115 Issue 21, p74Discusses a new exhibit at the National Museum of American History entitled `Information Age: People, Information & Technology,' which traces the information age from Morse code to bar codes. $10 million permanent show; Absence of books in exhibit; The casing of an early atom bomb; World War II...
- Smithsonian highlights.
Adler, J. // Smithsonian; Aug88, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p130Lists the August exhibits and events at the various museums, galleries and zoos of the Smithsonian Institute.
- The object at hand.
Kernan, M. // Smithsonian; May90, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p22No abstract available.
- Around the mall and beyond.
Kernan, M. // Smithsonian; Sep92, Vol. 23 Issue 6, p14Reports that on the 17th of this month at the National Museum of Natural History, four new 29-cent stamps will display examples of the great mineral wealth of America. Where the specimens pictured on the stamps originated; Role of Smithson Society.
- Around the Mall and beyond.
Park, Edwards // Smithsonian; Dec92, Vol. 23 Issue 9, p20Announces that two exhibitions that will intrigue young visitors this month are `Art, Arms & Armor' and `The Kids Bridge.' Smithsonian's International Gallery; Facts and history of armor; Proof marks; Show comes from Landeszeughaus, of Graz, Styria; Children given special guidebook; Reaction to...
- Smithsonian horizons.
Adams, Robert McC. // Smithsonian; Feb93, Vol. 23 Issue 11, p10States that the arrival of a new administration invites reflections on impending changes for the Institution as well. Limits to the direct impact on the transition on the Smithsonian; Institution an independent trust; Secretary an appointee of the Regents; Annual congressional appropriation; New...
- Smithsonian horizons.
Adams, Robert McC. // Smithsonian; May93, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p12States that the Smithsonian observes its 150th anniversary with an open welcome to visitors that has always prevailed. Smithsonian's commitment to `the increase and diffusion of knowledge'; Assurance that a shift toward a policy of admission fees is not in prospect; Reasons for holding fast to...
- Smithsonian horizons.
Adams, Robert McC. // Smithsonian; Apr94, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p8Reflects on English scientist James Smithson's bequest to the United States to found the Smithsonian Institution `for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.' How these two chartered responsibilities are inseparably linked at the Institution.
- Smithsonian horizons.
Adams, Robert McC. // Smithsonian; Jul94, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p6Touches on highlights of a new demographic study to learn more about the visitors to Smithsonian museums. Researcher Zahava Doering; Study findings on numbers of visitors, the most popular museums, busiest months, racial breakdown of visitors, their age and education, foreign visitors and more.
- Smithsonian horizons.
Adams, Robert McC. // Smithsonian; Sep94, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p6Comments on the need for the Smithsonian Institution to carefully set priorities for its international activities, in this era of downsizing. Areas of high priority include tropical biology and Japan; The major exhibit `The Smithsonian's America' in July and August 1994 in Japan; Other events.
- Smithsonian perspectives.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; Jul95, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p10Announces plans for the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution on 1996. Exhibition featuring objects from history, art and science museums; Intellectual treasures; Other anniversary activities.
- Smithsonian perspectives.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; Nov95, Vol. 26 Issue 8, p14Comments on the Regents' adoption of guidelines enlarging the role of commissions and boards associated with many of the Smithsonian Institution's museums. Restructuring the governance of the Institution; Evolution towards decentralization.
- Smithsonian perspectives.
Heyman, Michael // Smithsonian; Feb96, Vol. 26 Issue 11, p14Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution by recounting the events that lead to its creation. Bequest of the fortune of James Smithson to the United States as a trustee to found an `Establishment for the diffusion of knowledge'; Reaction of President Andrew Jackson and...
- Smithsonian perspectives.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; Mar96, Vol. 26 Issue 12, p14Opinion. Suggests that, from the start, the Smithsonian has pursued activities that fulfill its mandate to increase knowledge. John Henry, the first Secretary of the Smithsonian; His visions for the institution.
- Smithsonian perspectives.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; May96, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p22Opinion. Advances the notion that among the Smithsonian Institution's greatest legacies has been its long line of directors with vision and drive. 1996 marking the institution's 150th anniversary; The author, the secretary of the Smithsonian, citing the passion that the directors bring to...
- From the Smithsonian: Treasures to take home.
Burke, Kathleen // Smithsonian; May96, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p152Offers a list of books, recordings, videos and educational resources that can be ordered from the Smithsonian Institution. Books including `Looking at Earth,' by Priscilla Strain and Frederick Engle; Recordings including `Lead Belly's Last Sessions'; Videos including `Inside Hawaiian Volcanoes';...
- Smithsonian perspectives.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; Jun96, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p14Shares the history of the Smithsonian Institution during the Civil War in the United States. Suggested but never used as a war infirmary; Difficulties of Secretary John Henry because of friendship with Jefferson Davis; Henry instrumental in introducing President Abraham Lincoln to balloonist...
- Phenomena, comment and notes.
Wiley Jr, John P. // Smithsonian; Jun96, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p20Presents a curious collection of comments from workers at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. All answering the question,`What to you is the essence of the Smithsonian?'; Answers ranging from satisfying the curiousity in the soul to a great national reference library; Other comments.
- Smithsonian Perspectives.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; Aug96, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p10Presents the reflections of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute, I. Michael Heyman, on the Smithsonian Institute during its 150th anniversary celebration. The institute's founder, James Smithson; An international as well as a national organization; Smithsonian's foreign research...
- The Smithsonian time machine.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; Aug96, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p23Illustrates historical moments through Smithsonian's collections that notable Americans would choose to visit. President Bill Clinton's desire to visit Lewis and Clark's expedition; Shortstop Cal Ripken's desire to play during Lou Gehrig's time; Trumpeter/composer Wynton Marslis' desire to see...
- Smithsonian persepectives.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; Nov96, Vol. 27 Issue 8, p18Reflects on the secretaries of the Smithsonian Institution who brought the museum into the modern era. Secretary Leonard Carmichael, who took over in 1953, and his campaign to create the Museum of History and Technology, later called the National Museum of American History; Secretary S. Dillon...
- Smithsonian perspectives.
Heyman, I. Michael // Smithsonian; Mar97, Vol. 27 Issue 12, p14Discusses the Smithsonian Voices of Discovery Program that is part of the travelling exhibition `America's Smithsonian.' Michael Robinson's suggestion that the exhibit be complemented by a selection of Smithsonian scholars; The community outreach efforts of the program; Examples of some of the...
- The object at hand.
Park, Edwards // Smithsonian; Mar97, Vol. 27 Issue 12, p26Discusses the collection of objects housed at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, the Smithsonian's New York branch housed in the Carnegie Mansion. The items from the Thomas W. Evans Collection that were part of a bequest to the Cooper-Hewitt; A profile of Evans; His connections with...
- Around the mall and beyond.
Kernan, Michael // Smithsonian; Apr97, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p34Visits the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York, New York. What one sees and hears upon a visit; The history of the museum, which involves the family of Peter Cooper; When the Smithsonian Institution acquired the museum, which is in the old Andrew Carnegie mansion; Renovation of...
- Around the mall and beyond.
Kernan, Michael // Smithsonian; June97, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p34Reports on the Smithsonian Institution's 31st annual kite festival in 1997, which coincided with the institution's 150th anniversary. Number of participants; Information on various kites flown; Comments from participants and spectators.
- A treasury of archives.
Heyman, J. Michael // Smithsonian; July97, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p18Probes archives and special collections of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., that are seldom viewed by the public. The National Anthropological Archives, established in 1879; The Office of the Smithsonian Institution Archives, which documents the legacy of James Smithsonian; The...
- A million customers served with singular style.
Heyman, J. Michael // Food Management; Jun99, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p64Features the renovated Discovery Center Atrium Cafe located at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Features of the cafe; Service style; Clientele; Environment.
- Smithsonian Intstitution.
Heyman, J. Michael // United States Government Manual; 1996/1997, p718Presents information about the Smithsonian Institution. How the Smithsonian Institution was created; Directors and officials of the institution; Its features; What the institution offers in order to carry out its mandates; Activities of the Smithsonian Institution; Institution's sources of...
- Smithsonian Institution.
Heyman, J. Michael // United States Government Manual; 1997/1998, p718Presents information about the Smithsonian Institution. How the Smithsonian Institution was created; Directors and officials of the institution; Its features; What the institution offers in order to carry out its mandates; Activities of the Smithsonian Institution; Institution's sources of...
- Smithsonian Institution.
Heyman, J. Michael // United States Government Manual; 1999/2000, p719Presents information about the Smithsonian Institution. How the Smithsonian Institution was created; Directors and officials of the institution; Its features; What the institution offers in order to carry out its mandates; Activities of the Smithsonian Institution; Institution's sources of...
- Smithsonian Institution.
Heyman, J. Michael // United States Government Manual; 2000/2001, p565Presents information about the Smithsonian Institution. How the Smithsonian Institution was created; Directors and officials of the institution; Its features; What the institution offers in order to carry out its mandates; Activities of the Smithsonian Institution; Institution's sources of...
