Overview of the Collection
Smithsonian Institution Archives,
Washington, D.C.,
osiaref@si.edu
Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. Office of the Director
SI Records
Records
1967-1991
5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
Record Unit 626
English
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 626, Smithsonian Resident Associate Program, Office of the Director, Records
Historical Note
The Smithsonian Resident Associate Program was originally established in September 1965 as the Smithsonian Society of Associates, to raise funds for the Institution
by involving members in its work and activities. Executive Secretary Elizabeth Knight managed the organization until her resignation in May 1966. In June Lisa Suter took charge
as Program Director, and in September 1966 the organization was renamed the Smithsonian Associates. Susan Hamilton replaced Suter in July 1969, and "Smithsonian" magazine
was launched in April 1970. The organization was then divided into the National Program and the Resident Program, and Hamilton became the Director of the latter. In 1972 the
two Programs were consolidated under the management of Executive Director Robert W. Mason, and in July Janet Solinger replaced Hamilton as Director of the expanded and renamed
Smithsonian Resident Associates Program, which became the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program (RAP) in 1974.
Descriptive Entry
The records of the Director of the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program document the administration and operations of the organization. They contain correspondence
and memoranda concerning the budget, fiscal planning, and fundraising, as well as lectures, seminars, and performances offered by RAP. The files also include contact sheets
showing staff receptions and public events; scrapbooks of newspaper clippings; and promotional material. In addition, the records document planning for the 20th and 25th anniversaries
of the Program.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Name
Knight, Elizabeth
Taylor, Lisa, 1933-1991
Hamilton, Susan A.
Mason, Robert W.
Solinger, Janet W.
Smithsonian Society of Associates
Smithsonian Associates
Smithsonian Institution -- Administration
Smithsonian Magazine
Subject
Museums -- Educational aspects
Associations, institutions, etc. -- Membership
Museums -- Public relations
Publicity
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Manuscripts
Clippings
Black-and-white photographs
Box 1
Box 1 of 5
Disney Institute, 1991
Box 1 of 5
Infodata, 1990
Box 1 of 5
Lectures and Seminars, 1988
Box 1 of 5
Adult Lecture Courses, 1987-1990
Box 1 of 5
Performing Arts - General Correspondence
Box 1 of 5
Performing Arts - Mel Kaplan
Box 1 of 5
Smithsonian Institution - Yesterday and Today
Box 1 of 5
Festival of Indonesia/JWS Trip to Indonesia
Box 1 of 5
Use of Quadrangle Educational Center, 1987
Box 1 of 5
Requests for use of Education Center, 1986
Box 1 of 5
Advancement Council Report and Recommendations, 1989
Box 1 of 5
Secretary's Discretionary Fund - William Wooten, 1988
Box 1 of 5
RAP Automation Computer Support Downtime, 1987
Box 1 of 5
5-Year Plan, 1987-1991
Box 1 of 5
Information Resource Management - Steering Committee, 1987
Box 1 of 5
RAP Budget - Unexpected Money
Box 1 of 5
RAP Budget - Priorities, 1989
Box 1 of 5
RAP Statement of Initiatives for 1989
Box 1 of 5
Smithsonian Institution Council Business - Michael Young, 1987-1991
Box 2
Box 2 of 5
Art Table Luncheon - John Frohnmeyer
Box 2 of 5
"Seeds of Change" Exhibition - Gala Preview
Box 2 of 5
RAP Marketing and Promotion, 1989-1990
Box 2 of 5
Marketing Consultant
Box 2 of 5
Harmon, Kathy
Box 2 of 5
Jocobowitz, Fran
Box 2 of 5
Getschal, Budd
Box 2 of 5
Black Programming, Summer 1982
Box 2 of 5
MLO Personal File
Box 2 of 5
RAP Newsletter Survey, 1986
Box 2 of 5
Committee for Wider Audience Survey of RAP, 1987
Box 2 of 5
The Associate Newsletter
Box 2 of 5
Institutional Studies of RAP, 1989
Box 2 of 5
Doering, Zahava, 1988
Box 2 of 5
RAP 20th Anniversary Files
Box 2 of 5
RAP 20th Anniversary Fundraising
Box 3
RAP 25th Anniversary Files, 1989-1990:
Box 3 of 5
Sample Promotion Letters
Box 3 of 5
Riggs National Bank
Box 3 of 5
Grosz, George
Box 3 of 5
Micka, Fran
Box 3 of 5
Medals and Certificates
Box 3 of 5
Fundraising, 1990
Box 3 of 5
Infinite Illusions - Computer Graphics Seminar, 1990
Box 3 of 5
Lautman, Kay
Box 3 of 5
Smithsonian Museum Exhibitions
Box 3 of 5
Photographs
Box 3 of 5
Colleague Reception - September 18, 1990
Box 4
Scrapbooks:
Box 4 of 5
RAP Membership Program Announcements, 1967-1969
Box 4 of 5
Newspaper Clippings and Advertisements, 1967-1968
Box 4 of 5
Brochures and Volunteer Information, 1972-1973
Box 5
Box 5 of 5
Newspaper Clippings, 1973-1974
Box 5 of 5
Contact Sheets: Trips and Tours, Studio Arts, Openings, Fund Projects, Staff Receptions
Box 5 of 5
Key Issues in Science Today, 1977-1979
Box 5 of 5
Contact Sheets: Important People, Boomerang, Kites, Young Associates, Courses