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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Marilyn Zoidis
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.Marilyn Zoidis was curator of the Star-Spangled...
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Crossword Puzzle Day: Smithsonian History Edition
For all of you crossword puzzle fans out there, test your knowledge of Smithsonian history.Want to celebrate crossword puzzle day AND the 175th anniversary of the Smithsonian? We’ve got you...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Helen Munroe
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.As the head of the Smithsonian publication room,...
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The Twelve Days of Archives (Telework Version)
This year, we give you "The Twelve Days of Archives (Telework Version)" in all its cheesy glory.Eight years ago, we first brought you the "Twelve Days of Archives." Two years later, we posted a new...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Rita C. Cipalla
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.Rita C. Cipalla was the chief of public affairs...
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We Don't Know about You, But We’re Feeling (20)22
Despite another year of telework and limited physical access to our collections, the Smithsonian Institution Archives has continued to serve our researchers and share more of our collections with the...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Grace Lincoln Temple
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.Grace Lincoln Temple (1865–1953) was an interior...
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100 Women in Science in Smithsonian History
Kelly Doyle and Mariah Wahl of the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative and Dr. Elizabeth A. Harmon of Smithsonian Libraries and ArchivesWe recently added Wikidata profiles about 100 women...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Ida Lopez
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.Ida Lopez joined the National Museum of Natural...
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Hot Topix in Archival Research, Winter 2022
Think your archival research is on hold while our reading room is closed? Think again!Vicarious research is one of the great joys of the reference desk at the Smithsonian Institution Archives. During...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Phyllis Rudstrom Brenner
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.Phyllis Rudstrom Brenner was a geologist who...
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A Recipe from the Archives: Baked Mushroom Cheese Dip
Need some snack inspiration for your family’s Super Bowl game watch? Look no further than the 1984 NMNH Docent Cookbook. Read about how we whipped up the "Baked Mushroom Cheese Dip."In 1984, National...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Dr. Cynthia Chavez Lamar
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.Last week, Dr. Cynthia Chavez Lamar was named...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Carolyn E. Jones
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.Carolyn E. Jones was the director of the...
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Missed Connections
For Valentine’s Day, we’re digging into some potential love connections that started at the Smithsonian.What do the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, and the Baird Auditorium in the National...
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An Interview with Director Tamar Evangelestia-Dougherty, Smithsonian...
Liz O'BrienSmithsonian Libraries and Archives recently welcomedTamar Evangelestia-Dougherty as our inaugural director. Join us as we get to know the new leader of our organization! Smithsonian...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Balcha G. Fellows
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.Balcha G. Fellows worked as the head of the...
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Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center (SOSC)
Learn more about the Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center and the impact this unit had in the study of marine science worldwide.The Smithsonian has a rich history of collecting and studying...
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Wonderful Women Wednesday: Marquette Folley
Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday. Marquette Folley is the content director at the...
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The Life and Legacy of Alphonso Lorenzo Jones
Alphonso Lorenzo Jones joined the Smithsonian in 1924 as a mechanic. He retired 41 years later as the chief of the Institution’s duplicating office.Alphonso Lorenzo Jones arrived at the Smithsonian at...
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