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The '''Smithsonian Institution''' is an American scientific body which fostered the development of aeronautic and aviation in various ways. [[Samuel Pierpont Langley]] became its secretary in 1887.
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The '''Smithsonian Institution''' is an American scientific body which fostered the development of aeronautic and aviation in various ways. From the early days through the present it has also played an active role in aviation history, through its research archives and its popularization efforts. For the purposes of this project it is important to note that this organization is prominent both as an actor in the period under study, and as a source of information about that period, in retrospect.
  
 
In 1849 Smithsonian initiated a North American [[meteorology]] project, which waned after the Civil War and was supplanted by the formation of the [[U.S. Weather Bureau]] in 1870.<ref>[[Canning, 2012, Forecasting the Future]], p. 5.</ref>
 
In 1849 Smithsonian initiated a North American [[meteorology]] project, which waned after the Civil War and was supplanted by the formation of the [[U.S. Weather Bureau]] in 1870.<ref>[[Canning, 2012, Forecasting the Future]], p. 5.</ref>
  
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In 1861 its assistance was requested in planning for a trans-Atlantic balloon flight. In 1863 it published two papers on aeronautics, one a translation from [[Francis Arago]] entitled "[[Arago, 1863, Aeronautical Voyages Performed with a View to the Advancement of Science|Aeronautical Voyages Performed with a View to the Advancement of Science]]", the other an account of ascents by [[James Glaisher]].<ref>[[Brockett 1910]], p. [https://archive.org/stream/bibliographyaer02brocgoog#page/n12 v].</ref>
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In 1861 its assistance was requested in planning for a trans-Atlantic balloon flight. In 1863 it published two papers on aeronautics, one a translation from [[François Arago]] entitled "[[Arago, 1863, Aeronautic voyages performed with a view to the advancement of science|Aeronautical Voyages Performed with a View to the Advancement of Science]]", the other an account of ascents by [[James Glaisher]].<ref>[[Brockett 1910]], p. [https://archive.org/stream/bibliographyaer02brocgoog#page/n12 v].</ref>
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[[Samuel Pierpont Langley]] became Secretary in 1887. In the years following, much of Langley's energy went towards developing an airplane.
  
 
In 1910 the Smithsonian's [[Paul Brockett]] published a [[Brockett 1910|comprehensive bibliography]] on aeronautics and aviation.
 
In 1910 the Smithsonian's [[Paul Brockett]] published a [[Brockett 1910|comprehensive bibliography]] on aeronautics and aviation.
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In 1917, the [[National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics]] and the [[Aircraft Production Board]] initiated an exhibit of aircraft materials at the Smithsonian. "A building to house the exhibit is now being constructed by the Government south of the Smithsonian Institution, and the display will be made available to all aircraft manufacturers and kept up to date as the science develops. It is expected to be of very material assistance to the new aircraft building project in that it will enable American manufacturers to become familiar with the latest developments in the art."<ref>"Aircraft to be Exhibited at Smithsonian Institution", ''Air Service Journal'', Vol. 1, No. 1., July 12, 1917, p. [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101048919342;view=1up;seq=23 25].</ref>
 
In 1917, the [[National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics]] and the [[Aircraft Production Board]] initiated an exhibit of aircraft materials at the Smithsonian. "A building to house the exhibit is now being constructed by the Government south of the Smithsonian Institution, and the display will be made available to all aircraft manufacturers and kept up to date as the science develops. It is expected to be of very material assistance to the new aircraft building project in that it will enable American manufacturers to become familiar with the latest developments in the art."<ref>"Aircraft to be Exhibited at Smithsonian Institution", ''Air Service Journal'', Vol. 1, No. 1., July 12, 1917, p. [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101048919342;view=1up;seq=23 25].</ref>
  
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The National Air Museum, later called the [[National Air and Space Museum]] (NASM) was formed in 1946.
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=== Notes ===
 
The [https://library.si.edu/digital-library/book/annualreportofco191unit?fbclid=IwAR3dp6StpISbVzJF-JHDIKpVMBxWk6s1eKaQHFa-BH9FHeDeKSqP1Y5hbqU Annual report of the Commissioner of Patents for the year 1913] should be handy to us. Upon quick examination, p. 685 seems to be a good tentative starting point.
 
The [https://library.si.edu/digital-library/book/annualreportofco191unit?fbclid=IwAR3dp6StpISbVzJF-JHDIKpVMBxWk6s1eKaQHFa-BH9FHeDeKSqP1Y5hbqU Annual report of the Commissioner of Patents for the year 1913] should be handy to us. Upon quick examination, p. 685 seems to be a good tentative starting point.
  
 
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The Smithsonian Institution is an American scientific body which fostered the development of aeronautic and aviation in various ways. From the early days through the present it has also played an active role in aviation history, through its research archives and its popularization efforts. For the purposes of this project it is important to note that this organization is prominent both as an actor in the period under study, and as a source of information about that period, in retrospect.

In 1849 Smithsonian initiated a North American meteorology project, which waned after the Civil War and was supplanted by the formation of the U.S. Weather Bureau in 1870.[1]

In 1861 its assistance was requested in planning for a trans-Atlantic balloon flight. In 1863 it published two papers on aeronautics, one a translation from François Arago entitled "Aeronautical Voyages Performed with a View to the Advancement of Science", the other an account of ascents by James Glaisher.[2]

Samuel Pierpont Langley became Secretary in 1887. In the years following, much of Langley's energy went towards developing an airplane.

In 1910 the Smithsonian's Paul Brockett published a comprehensive bibliography on aeronautics and aviation.

In 1917, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and the Aircraft Production Board initiated an exhibit of aircraft materials at the Smithsonian. "A building to house the exhibit is now being constructed by the Government south of the Smithsonian Institution, and the display will be made available to all aircraft manufacturers and kept up to date as the science develops. It is expected to be of very material assistance to the new aircraft building project in that it will enable American manufacturers to become familiar with the latest developments in the art."[3]

The National Air Museum, later called the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) was formed in 1946.

Notes

The Annual report of the Commissioner of Patents for the year 1913 should be handy to us. Upon quick examination, p. 685 seems to be a good tentative starting point.

References

  1. ↑ Canning, 2012, Forecasting the Future, p. 5.
  2. ↑ Brockett 1910, p. v.
  3. ↑ "Aircraft to be Exhibited at Smithsonian Institution", Air Service Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1., July 12, 1917, p. 25.

Publications referring to Smithsonian or Smithsonian Institution


Organization names Smithsonian Institution; Smithsonian
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Country US
City Washington, DC
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Scope National
Started aero 1849
Ended aero
Keywords
Key people Samuel Pierpont Langley, Paul Brockett, Cyrus Adler
Wikidata id Q131626
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