Smithsonian Institution
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Called "the nation's attic" for its eclectic holdings of 154 million items, the institution's 19 museums, 21 libraries, nine research centers, and zoo include historical and architectural landmarks, mostly located in Washington, D.C. Additional facilities are located in Maryland, New York, and Virginia. More than 200 institutions and museums in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama are Smithsonian Affiliates. Institution publications include ''Smithsonian'' and ''Air & Space'' magazines.
Almost all of the institution's 30 million annual visitors are admitted without charge, the exception being Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, which charges an admissions fee. The Smithsonian's annual budget is around $1.25 billion, with two-thirds coming from annual federal appropriations. Other funding comes from the institution's endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, and earned retail, concession, and licensing revenue. the institution's endowment had a total value of about $5.4 billion. Provided by Wikipedia
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1Published 1876### CRL customization ### ?> ### Add publisher and desc details ### ?>Washington, Govt. Print. Off., 1876.xiii, 126 p. 25 cm.“...United States National Museum...”
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2Published 1952### CRL customization ### ?> ### Add publisher and desc details ### ?>[Washington] : Smithsonian Institution, [1952-14 v. : ill. ; 24 cm.“...United States National Museum...”
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3by Merrill, Elmer D. (Elmer Drew), 1876-1956### CRL customization ### ?> ### Add publisher and desc details ### ?>
Published 1947Washington [D.C.] : United States G.P.O., 1947.1 online resource (v, 404 pages)“...United States National Museum...”
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4Published 1903### CRL customization ### ?> ### Add publisher and desc details ### ?>Washington : G.P.O., 1903.p. 177-231, 72 p. of plates.“...United States National Museum...”
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5by Goode, G. Brown (George Brown), 1851-1896### CRL customization ### ?> ### Add publisher and desc details ### ?>
Published 1893Washington : G.P.O., 1893.p. 649-735 ; 25 cm.“...United States National Museum...”
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6Published 1907### CRL customization ### ?> ### Add publisher and desc details ### ?>Washington : Judd & Detweiler, 1907.71 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.“...United States National Museum...”
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7Published 1909### CRL customization ### ?> ### Add publisher and desc details ### ?>Washington : Press of Judd & Detweiler, 1909.114 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.“...United States National Museum...”