Exhibition Records

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This accession consists of records that document the planning, development, and installation of Information Age: People, Information, and Technology, a major exhibition at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), which traces the evolution of information-processing and communications technologies from the 1830s to the present. The exhibition opened on May 9, 1990. The bulk of the records include the correspondence, memoranda, and research files of two NMAH staff members involved in the project: Jon B. Eklund, Assistant Curator, 1968-1969, Associate Curator, 1970-1982, and Curator, 1983-1994; and David K. Allison, Curator, 1987-1994; as well as files of Marie Mattson, Special Assistant to the Secretary, 1989-1990. Records also include graphic notebooks of photographic prints or photostatic copies of all the artifacts and graphics that appeared in the exhibition; installation photographs and slides; and exhibition blueprints.

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Creator:

National Museum of American History. Department of the History of Science and Technology

Topic

Information science

Museum exhibits

Science -- History

Technology -- History

Creator:

National Museum of American History. Department of the History of Science and Technology

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Extent

23.69 cu. ft. (23 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)

Date

circa 1979-1990, and undated

Archival Repository

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Identifier

Accession 00-001

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Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Brochures

Clippings

Manuscripts

Exhibition catalogs

Floor plans

Architectural drawings

Drawings

Black-and-white photographs

Audiotapes

Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 00-001, National Museum of American History. Department of the History of Science and Technology, Exhibition Records

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Brochures

Clippings

Manuscripts

Exhibition catalogs

Floor plans

Architectural drawings

Drawings

Black-and-white photographs

Audiotapes

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https://siarchives.si.edu/collections/siris_arc_228736

Accession 00-001

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ebl-1503511671006-1503511671021-0

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I.3.47: Gathering (50 pp. with cover memo dated December 4, 1987) "Postwar Technological Core." Concept script and object list for postwar period. Object list had been converted into a full database (RBASE System V).

Science in American Life: Feasibility Study, 1989

Inaccurate Script, Summer 1990, Copy 1

I.3. 59: Gathering (2. pp) : Memo "To: David, DD, Jon Marie/From: Barney/Subject: Notes on Buying a Car". [Cautionary memo on automobile automation exhibit unit.] Dated "May 14, 1988".

"Section 1965-75"

I.3.56: Gathering (5 pp. with covering memo "To: FYI Group/From: Marie Mattson/RE: Interactives and A/V pieces (so far)".

I.3.9: (12 pp.): "Node 4 B. Finn 18 September 1986" (11 pp. "Suggested Modifications and Miscellaneous Remarks Node 4 (Computing)" initialed Ilucm/1/1987". Identical with 'lb," above.]

I.3.17: Sheaf (L pp.): Sheet with notes.

I.3.48: Gathering (2 pp. Memo "To: David/From: Jon/ Subject: More on themes and messages for the PSTC" Dated July 11, 1988. Commentary on possible organization for the post war section.

Tab Label "Node 5-1939". By B. FINN, dated 12/15/1986.

I.3.14: Two notes to "Jackie" from "David" n.d.

I.3.10: G (2 pp.): "Period Setting E. 193911" [2 pp. no attribution]

I.3.11: (7 pp.): "Node 5 (1939)/(draft 12/15/1986)" [6 pp. + Suggested Modifications and Miscellaneous Remarks Node 5 (Computing)", initialed Ilucm/1/1987"]

"Background #2/Including Processing continued/1927 node-/Post World War l Computing/Auto Car"

I.3.52: Gathering ( 5 pp.) "Comments on 'Software Script' by Martin Campbell-Kelly dated April 29, 1988./ Jean E. Sammet/June 21, 1988". [E-Mail sent to and distributed by Mike Williams.]

I.3.36: Miscellaneous sketches on various aspects of the exhibit [13 pp. ungathered, 6 pp. gathered. Appear to be largely from 1988].

I.3.1: (29 pp.): "Node 3 (1912, 1915) B. Finn 10 September 1986 [16 + 12 + 1 pp.]

I.4. 2: Gathering (4 pp. ): "Components (1946-1960) ". [By Barney Finn. Label script including fm stereo, color TV, touch-tone phone etc.]

I.4.10: Gathering (2 pp.) "Decade 2 (1950-1960) "Computers become Established". [Overview by Mike Williams of computer development in this period.]

Memoranda, 1985-1987 (2 folders)

"Sect 2 1954-1964"

I.3.21: Miscellaneous hand notes

I.4.15: Gathering (3 pp.) "April 10, 1988/ Thoughts on the Social Environments" [Appears to be a report to David for a 4 day contract. Signed by Joan Krammmer.]

Tab Label "Node 3 - 1915"