Today the Smithsonian Institution is celebrating “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work,” an opportunity for staff to bring their children into the museums and research centers for hands-on learning. more »
Month: April 2009
Reading Art Molella’s entry on the Museum of American History’s blog, Oh Say Can You See, on Earth Day themes such as sustainable “eco-cities” and souvenirs of Earth Days in the past more »
On April 9, the Libraries Staff Progress and Relations Committe (SPARC) hosted its annual Staff Appreciation Party. Libraries staff, armed with goodies, trekked across the National Mall to the National more »
recto: Samuel F.B. Morse (born Charlestown, MA, 1781; died New York, NY,1872) rear: Carte-de-visite photographer: Mathew Brady Studios, New York, NY & Washington, DC Samuel Morse is most known for more »
The Libraries will award grants to Dibner Library Resident Scholars and Baird Society Resident Scholars in the 2010 academic year. These competitive short-term grants are offered for one to six more »
Although you may be familiar with the gift shop note cards and calendars bearing Smithsonian Libraries images, did you know that you can buy a leather chair inspired by National more »
Portrait of Felix Nadar (1820-1910), Photographer and Aeronautical ScientistOriginally uploaded by Smithsonian Institution This intriguing character has captured quite an audience on Flickr. To learn more about Felix Nadar, read more »