Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution ( ), or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums, education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Founded on August 10, 1846, it operates as a trust instrumentality and is not formally a part of any of the three branches of the federal government. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. It was originally organized as the United States National Museum, but that name ceased to exist administratively in 1967.The Smithsonian Institution has historical holdings of over 157 million items, 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers, a zoo, and historical and architectural landmarks, mostly located in Washington, D.C. Additional facilities are located in Maryland, New York, and Virginia. More than 200 institutions and museums in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama are Smithsonian Affiliates. Institution publications include ''Smithsonian'' and ''Air & Space'' magazines.
Almost all of the institution's 30 million annual visitors are admitted without charge, the exception being Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, which charges an admissions fee. The Smithsonian's annual budget is around $1.25 billion, with two-thirds coming from annual federal appropriations. Other funding comes from the institution's endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, and earned retail, concession, and licensing revenue. the institution's endowment had a total value of about $5.4 billion. Provided by Wikipedia
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Endangered and threatened plants of the United States / by Ayensu, Edward S.
Published 1978“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and its tributaries : explored in 1869, 1870, 1871, and 1872, under the direction of the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Published 1875“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Smithsonian makers workshop : fascinating history & essential how-tos : gardening, crafting, decorating & food /
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The consul general's Shanghai Postal Agency, 1867-1907 / by Koffsky, Peter L.
Published 1972“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Air & space Smithsonian.
Published 1986“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Flight : the complete history of aviation / by Grant, R. G., Whiteman, Philip (Journalist)
Published 2022“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Author-subject index to articles in Smithsonian annual reports, 1849-1961.
Published 1963“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Smithsonian treasury of 20th-century science. by True, Webster Prentiss, 1892-
Published 1966“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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The exploration of the Colorado River. by Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
Published 1957“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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The Cultural drama; modern identities and social ferment.
Published 1974“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Studies in invertebrate morphology.
Published 1959“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Indians; the great photographs that reveal the North American Indian life 1847-1929, from the unique collection of the Smithsonian Institution, by Scherer, Joanna Cohan
Published 1973“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Art treasures of Turkey.
Published 1966“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Annual report of the Board of regents of the Smithsonian institution
Published 1847“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Knowledge among men: eleven essays on science, culture, and society commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of James Smithson.
Published 1966“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Man and cosmos : nine Guggenheim lectures on the solar system /
Published 1975“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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Smithsonian treasury of science,
Published 1960“…Smithsonian Institution…”
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The Smithsonian journal of history.
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The men and machines of American journalism : a pictorial essay from the Henry R. Luce Hall of news reporting / by Marzio, Peter C.
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War background studies /
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