03313ctm a22005658i 4500 21786321 OSt 20220119163012.0 ta 200921s2021 dcua g b f000 0 eng c 2020042794 9781944466404 (paperback) 9781944466398 (Adobe pdf) DGPO/DLC eng rda DLC eng pcc n-us--- n-us-dc EVLG E169.1 .A4435 2021 973.074753 23 SI 1.60:AM 3 23 973.074753 A438e Allison, David K., 1950- author. Exhibiting America : the Smithsonian's national history museum, 1881-2018 / David K. Allison and Hannah Peterson. Smithsonian's national history museum, 1881-2018 1111 Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Scholarly Press, 2021. ♭2021 413 p. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier A Smithsonian contribution to knowledge Includes bibliographical references. "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. Smithsonian Institution Copyright 2021 National Museum of American History (U.S.) Exhibitions. National Museum of American History (U.S.) History. National museums Washington (D.C.) National characteristics, American. United States Civilization Exhibitions. United States History Exhibitions. Peterson, Hannah (Hannah L. C.), author. Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press, issuing body. Online version: Allison, David K., Exhibiting America Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Scholarly Press, 2021. 9781944466398 (DLC) 2020042795 Smithsonian contribution to knowledge. 0 vip orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc 6 23 973.074753 A438e 0 297367 297367 0 0 ddc 0 0 10 10 9 2021-12-07 Donación Smithsonian 297367 0 R 973.074753 A438e 80000002598293 2021-12-07 00:00:00 2021-12-07 6