03206oam 22006252 450 991071508010332120210315163456.0(CKB)5470000002507243(OCoLC)1204267846(EXLCZ)99547000000250724320200921d2021 ua 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentnrdamediancrdacarrierExhibiting America the Smithsonian's national history museum, 1881-2018 /David K. Allison and Hannah PetersonWashington, D.C. :Smithsonian Scholarly Press,2021.©20211 online resource (xv, 415 pages) illustrations (some color), mapsA Smithsonian contribution to knowledgePublication date (online): 18 February 2021.1-944466-39-8 Includes bibliographical references and index."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.Exhibiting America National museumsWashington (D.C.)National characteristics, AmericanCivilizationfastNational characteristics, AmericanfastNational museumsfastUnited StatesCivilizationExhibitionsUnited StatesHistoryExhibitionsUnited StatesfastWashington (D.C.)fastExhibition catalogs.fastHistory.fastNational museumsNational characteristics, American.Civilization.National characteristics, American.National museums.973.074753Allison David K.1950-1371882Peterson Hannah(Hannah L. C.),Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press,DLCDLCOCLCOOCLCFGPOBOOK9910715080103321Exhibiting America3401647UNINA