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Introducing the #FunnList

A new campaign from Smithsonian Institution Archives highlights the contributions of Black women in science at the Smithsonian

Deborah Shapiro | February 16, 2023

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Celebrate Punk Zines With the Musicians Who Created Them

Upcoming event will explore women, zines and punk with a panel of creators, curators and librarians

Erin Rushing | February 9, 2023

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Meet Our New Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives and Programs

Libraries and Archives welcome new colleague to lead exhibitions, communications, and more

Liz O'Brien | November 8, 2022

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New Comic Honors Civil Rights Singer Bernice Johnson Reagon on Her 80th Birthday

An educational comic celebrates the life and work of scholar, singer, and activist

Meredith Holmgren | October 4, 2022
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Join Us to Explore the Legacy of James Smithson on July 27th

To celebrate the launch of our 175th-anniversary online exhibition, Smithson to Smithsonian, we’ll explore the life and legacy of founder James Smithson with a panel of experts on July 27th

Erin Rushing | July 20, 2022
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Here’s Your Chance to Color in Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Collections

Pulling from digitized collections, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives has just released ten free, downloadable coloring pages as part of the Color Our Collections campaign. Whether you want to bring polychromatic glory to old black-and-white photos or scribble in vintage fashion plates, you’ll find a little something for everyone in this new packet.

Erin Rushing | February 7, 2022
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