Exhibiting America : the Smithsonian's national history museum, 1881-2018
by
Allison, David K., 1950- author.
Title
:
Exhibiting America : the Smithsonian's national history museum, 1881-2018
Smithsonian's national history museum, 1881-2018
A Smithsonian contribution to knowledge
Smithsonian contribution to knowledge.
Author
:
Allison, David K., 1950- author.
ISBN
:
9781944466404
Personal Author
:
Allison, David K., 1950- author.
Publication Information
:
Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Scholarly Press, 2021.
Physical Description
:
xv, 415 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series
:
A Smithsonian contribution to knowledge
Smithsonian contribution to knowledge.
Abstract
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"This book explores the varied ways that the National Museum of American History and its predecessors conveyed the story of America in its exhibitions to millions of annual visitors through five distinct eras of history. Because of the museum's size and scope and its prominent presence in the nation's capital, its leaders have always aspired to grand visions of it mission and program. Yet the realities of exhibition development tempered and shaped what was ultimately displayed on its floors in many surprising and provocative ways. These five eras were: The Nation's Attic (1876-1964), A Museum of History and Technology (1964-1969), Celebrating America' Bicentennial (1969-1979), A National Museum of American History (1979-2001), and What does it mean to be American? (2001-2018). The narrative describes what was on display through both narrative discussions and a wealth of illustrations. In addition, it explores the background stories of how and why the museum chose to mount the exhibitions it presented. A conclusion offers reflections on historical trends and continuing challenges for the museum"-- Provided by publisher.
Corporate Subject
:
National Museum of American History (U.S.) -- Exhibitions.
National Museum of American History (U.S.) -- History.
National Museum of American History (U.S.)
Subject Term
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National museums -- Washington (D.C.)
National characteristics, American.
Civilization.
National museums.
Geographic Term
:
United States -- Civilization -- Exhibitions.
United States -- History -- Exhibitions.
United States.
Washington (D.C.)
Genre
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Exhibition catalogs.
History.
Added Author
:
Peterson, Hannah (Hannah L. C.),
Added Corporate Author
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Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press,
Portion Title
:
Smithsonian's national history museum, 1881-2018
Bibliographical References
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Field 805
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npmlib 11004623 E169.1 A4435 yh
Library | Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Copy | Material Type | Status |
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NPM Library | E169.1 A4435 2021 | 11004623 | 1 | B | *西文書二區(調閱申請) |