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U.S. WOMEN IN AVIATION THROUGH WORLD WAR I (2)
This collection of photographs, written notes, articles, photocopies of news clippings, correspondence, and biographies was used by Claudia M. Oakes to prepare the publication, "United States Women in Aviation Through World War I" (Smithsonian Institution Press: Washington, D.C., 1978). She donated these materials sometime after the book's completion.
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Uncle Sam Provides for Comfort of His Soldiers. Colored Troops En Route to France Taking Train Rest at Railway Division Point
The stereograph was the original virtual reality photograph. The two images, shown from two slightly different perspectives, take on a three-dimensional appearance when looking through a specially designed viewer called a stereoscope. Invented in 1838, the stereograph remained popular for over one hundred years, allowing viewers access to a wide variety of places that could not be seen in person. This includes the scene shown here, titled, (30) 19118 Uncle Sam Provides for Comfort of His Soldiers. Colored Troops En Route to France Taking Train Rest at Railway Division Point. Help us transcribe this stereograph and learn about troop movements during World War I.
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United Negro College Fund Scrapbook, 1955
This scrapbook, compiled by United Negro College Fund staffers in 1955, highlights the first twelve years of the organization. The pages include programs, photographs, and clippings mostly affixed to unstable acidic paper. Transcribe these pages to learn more about the Fund’s origins, its founders, and role relating to African American education history.
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United States Centennial Exhibition of 1876: Correspondence, 1875 - 1877
In 1871, Congress approved the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, an "international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine" to celebrate 100 years of American independence. Spencer F. Baird, then Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian, was appointed as the Smithsonian's representative on a Board of Executive Departments to prepare a collective exhibition for the event that would demonstrate the nature, breadth and ability of the government's institutions to adapt the wants of its citizens. Baird was directly in charge of the Smithsonian and the U.S. Fish Commission exhibits. Please join us in transcribing Baird's correspondence relating to the Centennial Exhibition to facilitate greater online access to this collection.
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Ursula B. Marvin - Journal from Polar Duke, 1985
You know what they say: third time’s a charm. But is that saying really relevant if the first two times were successful, too? In 1985, geologist Ursula Marvin made her third and final trip to Antarctica to search for evidence at the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary of the impact that may have led to the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. And as is the case in her field books from 1978 and 1981, she recorded all of the interactions and experiences she had along the way on the journey. After a long day in the field, Marvin lamented about never learning how to dance. On Valentine’s Day, she reflected on “young love” between her coworker and his spouse. And she just really appreciated a good shower.
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Ursula B. Marvin - Journal from Antarctica, 1978-1979
Dr. Ursula Marvin was a lot of “firsts.” She was the first woman research assistant in geology at Harvard. She was the first in line to submit her membership fee when the Harvard Geology Club finally allowed women. And she was the first woman on the American Antarctic research team. During her trip to Antarctica in 1978-79, she recorded her journey to hunt for meteorites. Join a group of volunpeers in transcribing Marvin’s notes, which detail not only her field work, but also the meals she ate, worries that kept her awake at night, and how she and her fellow researchers spent the holidays away from home.
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Ursula B. Marvin - Journal from Antarctica, 1981-1982
Notable geologists—they’re just like us! During her second trip to Antarctica in 1981-82, Dr. Ursula Marvin described her field work and everything in between, which often included some very relatable content. One of her colleagues told her she snored. She fell asleep during an introductory lecture. And she had a beer with colleagues at the end of a long day. Assist a group of volunpeers in transcribing her notes from the Antarctic Search for Meteorites expedition, during which the seven-member crew collected hundreds of meteorite specimens.
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US Navy Galapagos Expedition 1941: April Diary
Returning to the tropics after a year focused in the North Pacific, naturalist Dr. Waldo Schmitt was put on special detail to the United States Navy as part of their exploration of the Galapagos Archipelago as a site for a biological research station. This short diary, typed up for the expedition files, covers a range of personal observations such as descriptions of the islands, daily activities with expedition participants, collecting trips ashore, observed wildlife, and details about the marine specimens collected. Join in the transcription with other volunteers. Your contributions help to make its contents searchable and easier to use in today's research.
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US Navy Galapagos Expedition 1941: Correspondence
This set of Dr. Waldo Schmitt's correspondence while on the United States Navy Galapagos Expedition in 1941 includes detailed progress reports as well as more personal notes to colleagues back in Washington, D.C.. Help us transcribe this material and learn about what Dr. Schmitt was looking for when considering whether to set up a research station in a place with no fresh water source.
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US Navy Galapagos Expedition 1941: Miscellaneous notes (1 of 3)
A 1937 "Notice for American Yacht Clubs" is one of the items found in the miscellaneous notes of Dr. Waldo Schmitt from this expedition. After years of explorers and other visitors to the Archipelago, the dangers to the flora and fauna of the Galapagos and the surrounding islands was clear. Among Schmitt's notes are plans and specifications for a proposed field laboratory in the Galapagos Islands to study the wildlife and environment. Such an arrangement would require a partnership with the Ecuadorean government. Join us in transcribing the draft plans, proposals, and related details in this first part of Dr. Schmitt's notes. This project is a part of our “Travel to the Tropics” campaign. As you’re transcribing Schmitt’s work, if you come across names of people with whom Waldo had professional or personal relationships (e.g. fellow scientist, staff on an expedition, friend), it would help us to make better authority records for him if you could kindly add those names to this spreadsheet. If you like, share what you find on Twitter tagging #WhosWithWaldo.
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US Navy Galapagos Expedition 1941: Miscellaneous notes (2 of 3)
This second segment of Dr. Waldo Schmitt's miscellaneous field notes continues his diary-like recording of observations, the work of the the expedition team and a variety of details that he thought would need to be addressed if a biological research station on the islands were to become a reality. Join us in transcribing the draft plans, proposals, and related details in this second part of Dr. Schmitt's notes. This project is a part of our “Travel to the Tropics” campaign. As you’re transcribing Schmitt’s work, if you come across names of people with whom Waldo had professional or personal relationships (e.g. fellow scientist, staff on an expedition, friend), it would help us to make better authority records for him if you could kindly add those names to this spreadsheet. If you like, share what you find on Twitter tagging #WhosWithWaldo.
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US Women in Aviation 1940-1985 Research Materials - [Untitled folder of notecards]
United States Women in Aviation 1940-1985, by Deborah G. Douglas, was published in 1991 as part of the Smithsonian Institution Press series on women in the aviation industry. The publication documents the stories of women involved in all aspects of aviation during this time period, from pilots and engineers, to aircraft industry personnel and flight attendants. Note: Please do not describe the images, photographs, or maps that appear in this project. We are only seeking transcriptions.
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