Object Details
Descriptive Entry
These records consist of press releases, memoranda, tapes documenting Museum activities, newspaper clippings concerning the Museum, correspondence, exhibition catalogues,
exhibition scripts, invitations, guest lists, and photographs.
Material pre-dating the appointment of Rebecca Bean consists entirely of news clippings.
sova.sia.faru0360
Topic
Historical museums
Museums -- Public relations
Museums -- Press coverage
Museum exhibits
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Records
Historical Note
In the early 1970s, the central Office of Public Affairs of the Smithsonian Institution handled public affairs and special events of the National Museum of History
and Technology (NMHT). In 1972 Rebecca Bean left that office to become first Special Events Assistant and then Special Events Officer for the Office of Public Affairs of NMHT
and served until 1975.
Bean was succeeded by Geraldine B. Sanderson as Special Events Officer, 1976-1977, with a change of title to Public Information Officer, 1978-1981. In October 1981, the
name of the Museum changed to National Museum of American History (NMAH). In 1982 Mary W. Dyer was appointed Public Information Officer and reported to the Director, 1982-1983.
In 1984 the Office of Public Affairs was placed under the Department of Public Programs, and Dyer continued to serve, 1984- .
Extent
33 cu. ft. (33 record storage boxes)
Date
circa 1970-1985
Archival Repository
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Identifier
Record Unit 360
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Audiotapes
Motion pictures (visual works)
Photographs
Videotapes
Manuscripts
Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 360, National Museum of American History (U.S.), Office of Public Affairs, Records
Genre/Form
Audiotapes
Motion pictures (visual works)
Photographs
Videotapes
Manuscripts
SIA.FARU0360
Large EAD
https://siarchives.si.edu/collections/siris_arc_216927
Record Unit 360
SIA
Record ID
ebl-1503510992458-1503510992470-0