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	Smithsonian Institution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Smithsonian Institution is a museum complex with most of its facilities in Washington, D.C. It consists of 19 museums and seven research centers, and has 142 million items in its collections.
		The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the promotion and dissemination of knowledge by a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson (1765–1829).
		The Smithsonian Institution is established as a trust administered by a secretary and board of regents.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Smithsonian_Institution (660 words)

	Smithsonian Distances Itself From Controversial Film
		Last week, Denyse O'Leary, a Canadian author sympathetic to the intelligent design movement, posted on her blog that the Smithsonian, in a "stunning development," was going to screen the documentary.
		In its statement yesterday, the Smithsonian said it will honor the agreement to screen the film June 23, but that it does not endorse the film and will not accept the agreed-upon fee offered for the auditorium.
		When asked if the Smithsonian had made a mistake in initially agreeing to host the event, spokesman Randall Kremer says: "We don't look at it in terms of whether we made a mistake or not.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/01/AR2005060101986.html (495 words)

	Catalog of Botanical Illustrations, Department of Botany, Smithsonian Institution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Department of Botany of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History has created a database of the more than 3000 botanical illustrations curated by the department's scientific illustrator, Alice Tangerini.
		As part of a long-term project to make an on-line illustrated catalog of these illustrations available for our staff and others needing access to this information, we are pleased to offer 500 images in the three families that have been completed: Bromeliaceae, Cactaceae, and Melastomataceae.
		The project was supported by a grant from the Atherton Seidell Endowment Fund of the Smithsonian Institution.
	www.nmnh.si.edu /botart (138 words)

	Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
		They were given to Marie Antoinette by Louis XVI and are said to have been taken from her when she was arrested fleeing the French Revolution.
		Scientists at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History recently discovered a new mineral -Moganite- in the museum's collection of quartz specimens.
		Scientists at the Smithsonian recently discovered a mineral -Moganite- in fine-quartz specimens, which may, in turn, lead prospectors to reserves of petroleum and other resources.
	www.gimizu.de /sgmcol (1507 words)

	Les Paul, Music and Inventor, Smithsonian Associates
		Paul is Marc Pachter, Special Counselor to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
		Pachter is a cultural historian with a special interest in the art of biography.
		This interview, recorded live at the Smithsonian Institution, was part of a special program entitled Portraits of Invention, sponsored by the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
	www.smithsonianassociates.org /programs/paul/paul.asp (270 words)

	AMERICA'S SMITHSONIAN An Exhibition Celebrating 150 Years (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Welcome to America's Smithsonian, an exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution.
		The Smithsonian preserves and cares for more than 140 million objects in 16 museums and several research facilities, archives, and libraries, and maintains living animals in the National Zoological Park.
		As such, the Smithsonian Institution performs an essential role in the cultural and scientific life of the United States.
	www.150.si.edu /150trav/150exhib.htm (342 words)

	Smithsonian Journeys: The Best in Educational Travel. Guided Educational Tours with Smithsonian Study Leaders. Vacation ...
		Smithsonian Journeys travel opportunities are a benefit of Smithsonian membership.
		I knew the cost of the Smithsonian trip to Antarctica was more expensive than other trips, but the high-end accommodations on the ship were the deciding factor.
		Smithsonian Associates assured our safety and security while offering us an exciting and creative experience off the beaten track.
	www.smithsonianjourneys.org (260 words)

	CivilWar@Smithsonian Collections
		he Smithsonian Institution houses an extraordinary array of Civil War artifacts in nearly a dozen of its museums and archives.
		They range in interest from personal effects—Abraham Lincoln’s fl beaver top hat—to examples of uniforms and weapons, some of which were manufactured in the tens of thousands.
		In the case of these stamps, they were the first items in what became the national philatelic collection, housed today under its own roof at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum.
	civilwar.si.edu /collections.html (150 words)

	Unsolicited Article Proposal for Smithsonian Magazine
		If you are not a professional freelance-writer, but a reader who wants to suggest a story topic click here.
		Smithsonian magazine accepts unsolicited proposals from established freelance writers for features and some departments.
		This web submission form has been developed to give you the most direct and timely access to the editors of the magazine.
	www.magsubmissions.com (313 words)

	Smithsonian Photographic Services
		Vietnam era Huey Helicopter UH-1H 091 being flown in for donation to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History for use in the military History exhibition, "The Price of Freedom: Americans at War".
		Smithsonian Photographic Services is pleased to announce its new online image service: SmithsonianImages.com.
		Smithsonian Photographic Services (SPS) is the Smithsonian's central source for the creation, processing, distribution and archival storage of photographs and digital images.
	photo2.si.edu (86 words)

	Amazon.com: Magazine Subscriptions: Smithsonian [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Unlike the Smithsonian museums themselves, this is not exclusively an exhibit journal since it takes its readers to unexpected places and topics.
		We took a visit to the Smithsonian in Washington, hosting some guests from Germany who had the treasures of the mineral exhibit on their "must see first time to the US" list of attractions.
		A subscription to the "Smithsonian" magazine is one of the benefits of enrolling as member in this venerable American institution.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005Q7DP?v=glance (1209 words)

	The 2002 Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Connecting Culture, Creating Trust
		The ancient Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes whose flow of ideas, culture, music and art crossed the mountains and deserts of Central Asia to connect East Asia and the Mediterranean.
		In a world of increasing awareness and interdependence, The Silk Road: Connecting Cultures, Creating Trust exhibited ways in which the many cultures of Eurasia were brought closer together through a creative commercial and cultural exchange that continues in the lands of the Silk Road and beyond.
		Produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage in partnership with the Silk Road Project, Inc. and with the site design and production collaboration of Rajeev Sethi Scenographers and the Asian Heritage Foundation, Co-sponsored by the National Park Service.
	silkroadproject.org /smithsonian (269 words)

	NMNH - Abbot.si.edu 160.111.81.5
		Charles Greeley Abbot was elected the fifth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution by the Board of Regents (16-year term: 1928-1944).
		He first came to the Institution in 1895 as an aid at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory after receiving his master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
		Upon Secretary Samuel P. Langley's death he had become director of the Astrophysical Observatory and in 1918 Assistant Secretary.
	www.nmnh.si.edu (66 words)

	Smithsonian.TV: Live and Archived Events and Multimedia at the Smithsonian Institution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Smithsonian hosts a wide array of performances, lectures, and other events that bring to life the everchanging exhibits found in our museums and traveling the country.
		Smithsonian.TV is a guide to the latest live and archived streaming media content available for viewing from the comfort of your home.
		From the animals at the National Zoo to the building of the Museum of the American Indian, watch it all live.
	www.smithsonian.tv (160 words)

	Smithsonian Jazz - A Jazz portal intended to preserve and promote one of America's greatest art forms - Jazz
		Smithsonian Jazz - A Jazz portal intended to preserve and promote one of America's greatest art forms - Jazz
		Displays on Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and women in jazz are on view on the 3rd floor, west end, of the National Museum of American History.
		Now in its fourteenth season, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra was founded with a congressional appropriation in recognition of the importance of jazz in American culture.
	www.smithsonianjazz.org (207 words)

	Dinosaurs At The Smithsonian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC ==Smithsonian photo by Chip Clark.
		Jurassaic dinosaurs from 135 million years ago, in the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
		Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period feeding at the water's edge.
	photo2.si.edu /dino/dino.html (141 words)

	The National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution
		NOTICE: Due to technical difficulty which started on Friday, 15-October, major sections of the NMNH web presence - especially sites and content from Research and Collections - are not available.
		Giant Fossil Scale Tree - In June 2005, the museum received one of the largest plant fossils ever collected - 3.9 m (13 ft) long and 3.7 m (12 ft) high, and weighing more than 16 tons.
		The fossil comes from an Iowa coal mine and was donated to the Smithsonian by the University of Iowa.
	www.mnh.si.edu (296 words)

	The Smithsonian Institution Home Page
		Links to an Overview of Smithsonian Museums, a description of Navigating the Electronic Smithsonian, a search capability to explore all aspects of the Institution, the Encyclopedia Smithsonian (answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and other topics), and information on Planning a Visit to the Smithsonian are available here as well.
		This section provides information on how you may become associated with the Smithsonian either by becoming a member of various Smithsonian organizations or by giving to the Institution.
		If you would like to explore information on the Smithsonian's many museums, galleries, research centers, and offices both in and outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, see this section.
	www.indiana.edu /~iirg/ARTICLES/AECT96/SMITH.HTM (459 words)

	Magazeens.com: Smithsonian Cover (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		World renowned for its unparalleled coverage of nature history, science and the arts, Smithsonian Magazine explores lifestyles, cultures, people, technology, music and Americana for an inquisitive and educated readership.
		Published by the Smithsonian Institution, this magazine also includes photo essays and in-depth articles highlighting current Smithsonian museum exhibits.
		You can take advantage of our great subscription rates to renew your existing subscription to Smithsonian or any other magazine to which you subscribe.
	www.magazeens.com /magazine/Smithsonian.cfm (641 words)

	CU CSCI News - King Invited to Be Founder of Smithsonian's Encyclopedia of Life
		Roger King has been invited by the Smithsonian to serve as a Founder of the Smithsonian's Encyclopedia of Life -- a project that is expected to be of the same magnitude and importance as the Human Genome Project.
		The goal is to build a Web portal that centralizes access to information on all known species of the planet.
		A prominent Founder of the Encyclopedia is Edward O. Wilson -- the "father of the field of biodiversity" -- who has won two Pulitzer Prizes, in 1979 for On Human Nature and in 1991 for The Ants.
	www.cs.colorado.edu /department/news/kingeol.html (131 words)

	Smithsonian Kite Festival- Welcome!
		Every year, the Smithsonian Kite Festival fills the sky over Washington DC with airborne artwork.
		The always popular traditional rokkaku kite battle will be held at the end of the day.
		The Smithsonian Resident Associate Program is one of the finest opportunities for entertainment, education, and enlightenment in the D.C. area...offering over 1,500 educational and cultural programs a year!
	www.kitefestival.org (258 words)

	Smithsonian Science Kits and Toys
		Smithsonian 900x Die-cast Microscope with rugged carrying case
		Smithsonian microscope that features three interchangeable objective lenses with powers of 100x, 450x and 900x and all the supplies you need to start exploring.
		Examine the evidence and solve the cases with the Smithsonian Crime Lab Investigation Science Set.
	www.discoverthis.com /smithsonian.html (320 words)

	Smithsonian Soil Exhibit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Both the Smithsonian's Exhibit Developer, Barbara Stauffer, and the head of the design firm (Beth Miles of mfmdesign in DC) will unveil the recently completed concept design materials at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings in Salt Lake.
		We invite you to meet them at this special event on Monday, November 7, from 3-4 p.m.
		Watch for posters featuring final concept design and floor plans, and stop by the Smithsonian Soils Exhibit booth number 427 in the main exhibit hall.
	www.soils.org /smithsonian (211 words)

	The Smithsonian Associates, the membership & educational unit of the Smithsonian Insitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Smithsonian Associates, the membership and educational unit of the Smithsonian Insitution
		The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) offers a stunning variety of educational programs and study tours that open the doors to the Smithsonian's world of opportunity.
		Established 40 years ago as the membership, cultural, and educational arm of the Smithsonian Institution, The Smithsonian Associates is recognized as the world's largest and most esteemed museum-based continuing education program.
	smithsonianassociates.org (135 words)

	Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce- Homepage
		The Smithsonian Marine Station (SMS) is a research center specializing in marine biodiversity and ecosystems of Florida.
		Research focuses on the Indian River Lagoon and the offshore waters of Florida's east central coast, with comparative studies throughout coastal Florida.
		National Museum of Natural History, a part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, and serves as a field station which draws up to 100 top scientists and students each year from the Smithsonian and collaborating institutions around the world.
	www.sms.si.edu (129 words)

	SAO Summer Intern Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The SAO (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory) Summer Intern Program is a nine or ten week long program, depending on the availability of Harvard housing.
		The program is funded by the National Science Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution.
		Undergraduate students interested in a career in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or related physical sciences are encouraged to apply for the 2006 program.
	hea-www.harvard.edu /REU/REU.html (413 words)

	Welcome to Civil War Studies
		The Smithsonian Associates is our nation's outstanding adult learning center for Civil War Studies.
		Thought-provoking courses, seminars, and lectures conducted by outstanding scholars complement study tours to the actual sites where Civil War history was made.
		The largest circulating Civil War digital newsletter includes advanced notice of popular Smithsonian Associates tours, seminars and local Civil War events, as well as a regular trivia quiz (with prizes), and original articles and essays.
	www.civilwarstudies.org (165 words)

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