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Smithson's gamble: the Smithsonian Institution in American life, 1836-1906
Smithson's gamble: the Smithsonian Institution in American life, 1836-1906
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Crouch, Tom D
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Smithsonian Books
Publication Date
[2025]
Language
English
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Foreword by Lonnie G. Bunch III
Introduction
Our patron saint
A difficult birth
Laying the foundation
Shaping an insitution
Trials and tribulations
A secretary's castle is his home
War clouds
Henry's tools of war and Baird's collectors
An institution for a growing nation: Looking North
An institution for the nation: Looking West
New directions
Baird takes command
A museum for the nation.
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Civilization
History
Influence
Scientific expeditions
Scientific expeditions -- History -- 19th century
Smithsonian Institution -- History -- 19th century
Smithsonian Institution -- Influence
United States -- Civilization -- 1783-1865
United States National Museum -- History
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9781588347916
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