Object Details
Descriptive Entry
These records document research, exhibition planning, and collecting activities of the Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering for the Hall of Civil Engineering
and the Hall of Heavy Machinery in the National Museum of American History. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Robert M. Vogel, Assistant Curator, 1958-1960,
Associate Curator, 1962-1966, and Curator 1967-1988; Robert P. Multhauf, Curator, 1955-1964; Eugene S. Ferguson, Curator 1958-1960; Edwin A. Battison, Associate Curator, 1958-1969,
and Curator, 1970-1977; and Carlene E. Stephens, Museum Technician, 1974-1977, Museum Specialist, 1977-1983, and Curator, 1983- . Records also include exhibition photographs,
working blueprints of mechanical instruments, and articles pertaining to the history of heavy machinery.
sova.sia.fa95-116
Creator:
National Museum of American History. Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Topic
Museum exhibits
Engineering -- History
Industries -- History
Creator:
National Museum of American History. Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
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Exhibition Records
Extent
10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
Date
circa 1955-1985
Archival Repository
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Identifier
Accession 95-116
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Clippings
Manuscripts
Architectural drawings
Drawings
Black-and-white photographs
Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 95-116, National Museum of American History. Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Exhibition Records
Genre/Form
Clippings
Manuscripts
Architectural drawings
Drawings
Black-and-white photographs
SIA.FA95-116
https://siarchives.si.edu/collections/siris_arc_238694
Accession 95-116
SIA
Record ID
ebl-1503510593610-1503510593622-0