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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Smithsonian Institution: “Castle” & Museum of the American Indian

Saturday, August 15, 2009

The Smithsonian Institution is one of the world’s greatest museums – actually about 15 or so museums. These are photos of the original building – the “castle” – as well as from the new Museum of the American Indian and some miscellaneous photos. I have posted separate albums for the Freer-Sackler Chinese galleries, Western Cultures, [...]

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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

Friday, August 14, 2009

I’ve always been fascinated with dinosaurs, so this album tends to focus on them. Photos are from 2009, except for some I took in 1978 and have labelled as such. Photos by Gary L. Todd, Ph.D., Professor of History, Sias International University, Xinzheng, Henan, China. http://picasaweb.google.com/GaryLeeTodd/SmithsonianMuseumOfNaturalHistory#

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Smithsonian Museum of American History

Friday, August 14, 2009

This museum used to be called the Museum of History and Technology. It was recently extensively renovated, with many exhibits changed. Photos are from 2009, except for some at the end taken in 1978 or early 1990s. Photos by Gary L. Todd, Ph.D., Professor of History, Sias International University, Xinzheng, Henan, China. http://picasaweb.google.com/GaryLeeTodd/SmithsonianMuseumOfAmericanHistory#

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Smithsonian Air & Space Museum & Udvar-Hazy Annex

Thursday, August 13, 2009

These photos were all taken in 2009 unless otherwise noted. I took a few in the 1990s, in 1978, and in 1961, before the Air & Space Museum was built. I have also included photos from the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Annex at Dulles Airport. Several photos are without labels. I would welcome correct information [...]

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