Overview of the Collection
Smithsonian Institution Archives,
Washington, D.C.,
osiaref@si.edu
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Educational Research
SI Records
Records
1983-1985, with related records from 1975
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Record Unit 388
English
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 388, Smithsonian Institution, Office of Educational Research, Records
Historical Note
The Smithsonian Office of Educational Research (SOER) was established on October 1, 1983, to investigate and improve learning as it occurs outside the formal educational
system. SOER reported to the Assistant Secretary for Science. John H. Falk, previously on the staff of the Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies (CBCES), was appointed
Director. SOER was abolished on September 30, 1985.
Descriptive Entry
These records document the work of SOER during its two-year history. The records consist of correspondence, memoranda, reports, and printed materials concerning SOER
educational programs, office administration, and relations with other Smithsonian bureaus and offices. Records predating the establishment of SOER in 1983 were created by
Falk during his work as Associate Director for Education Programs, CBCES.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Name
Falk, John H. (John Howard), 1948-
Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies. Associate Director for Education Programs
Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Science
Subject
Museums -- Educational aspects
Education -- Research
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Manuscripts
Box 1
Box 1 of 2
Smithsonian Family Learning Project, Press Releases and Articles, 1982-1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER -- Press Information, 1983
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Year of Education, FY 1986
Box 1 of 2
John Falk's lawn research, 1981-1983
Box 1 of 2
Office of Educational Research, 1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Administration, 1983-1985 (3 folders)
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Budget, FY 1984-FY 1986 (3 folders)
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Computers, 1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Construction, 1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Letterhead, 1983
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Library, 1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Longitudinal Study
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Reading Files, 1983-1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Retreat, 1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Seminars, 1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Space, 1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Staff Meetings, 1983
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Volunteers, 1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Work/Learn, 1983-1984
Box 1 of 2
SOER - Information Requests
Box 1 of 2
SI - Miscellaneous, 1974-1984
Box 1 of 2
SI - Administration, 1977-1985 (3 folders)
Box 1 of 2
SI - Bureau Directors Meetings, 1983-1984
Box 1 of 2
SI - Office of Biological Conservation, 1979-1985
Box 2
Box 2 of 2
SI - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 1974-1984 (2 folders)
Box 2 of 2
SI - Office of Fellowships and Grants, 1979-1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - Office of International Programs, 1979-1985
Box 2 of 2
SI - Museum of African Art, 1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - Office of Museum Programs, 1976-1985
Box 2 of 2
SI - National Air and Space Museum, 1975-1985
Box 2 of 2
SI - Outreach Monies, 1981-1985
Box 2 of 2
SI - Office of Personnel, 1982-1985
Box 2 of 2
SI - PAEC (Professional Accomplishments and Evaluation Committee) Reviews, 1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - SI Press, 1976-1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - Research Opportunities Fund, 1977-1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - Scholarly Studies Review, 1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - Science Bureau Administrators Meetings, 1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - Science Education Resource Center, 1985
Box 2 of 2
SI - Seminars, 1980-1985
Box 2 of 2
SI - Science Bureau Administration, 1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - Science Bureau Directors Meetings, 1983-1984
Box 2 of 2
SI - SI World, 1985
Box 2 of 2
SI - Women's Committee, 1980-1984