Format:
399 S.
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zahlr. Ill.
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29 cm
ISBN:
1426206534
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9781426206535
Content:
This Autobiography headlines the collections, both on view and behind the scenes, of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The official story and insiders' tales of the museum are shared by its curators, the people who know it best. Photography and backstage glimpses show off the collection, including well-known artifacts like Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and the Apollo 11 command module, as well as rare treasures not displayed to the public. --
Content:
This Autobiography headlines the collections, both on view and behind the scenes, of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The official story and insiders' tales of the museum are shared by its curators, the people who know it best. Photography and backstage glimpses show off the collection, including well-known artifacts like Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and the Apollo 11 command module, as well as rare treasures not displayed to the public. --
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 392-393) and index
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Flight and the Smithsonian
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Capable of flight? The Wright-Smithsonian controversy
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Building a collection
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Robert Goddard and the Smithsonian
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The long road to a new museum
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The NASA-NASM partnership
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The world's most popular museum
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The Smithsonian and the Enola Gray
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The National Air and Space Museum spreads its wings
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The future of the National Air and Space Museum
Language:
English
Keywords:
National Air and Space Museum
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Geschichte
Author information:
Neufeld, Michael J. 1951-
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