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Women in Science Wednesday: Mary Alice McWhinnie

by Effie Kapsalis on May 22, 2013

1962,Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s

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Twenty-Six and Blooming!

by Kira M. Cherrix on May 22, 2013

On this day in 1987, the Enid A. Haupt Garden, named for the American philanthropist and publisher, officially opened to the public. The Haupt garden, which is located adjacent to the Smithsonian Institution Building, sits above a three-story underground complex, known as the Quad, that includes the National Museum of African Art, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, and the S. Dillon Ripley Center.  A few times a year, the colorful flowers displayed in the garden are changed to reflect the foliage currently in bloom.

Click through the slideshow for photos of construction of the Quad and the Enid A. Haupt Garden!

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Two engineers from the Law Engineering Testing Company conduct a soil boring to obtain samples necessary to plans for the construction of the Quadrangle Building in the South Yard behind the Smithsonian Institution Building, 1979, by Richard K. Hofmesiter, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 79-3471-8.

Boring Samples in the Victorian Garden


Two engineers from the Law Engineering Testing Company conduct a soil boring to obtain samples necessary to plans for the construction of the Quadrangle Building in the South Yard behind the Smithsonian Institution Building, 1979, by Richard K. Hofmesiter, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 79-3471-8.

A photograph of the model of the Quadrangle, a complex of buildings that contain the Sackler Gallery, National Museum of African Art, S. Dillon Ripley Center, and the South Yard behind the Smithsonian Institution Building, or "Castle," and the Arts and Industries Building, c. 1979, color photographic print, Accession 09-161 - Office of Facilities Services, Project Files, 1965-1984, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. SIA2011-1345.

Model of the Quadrangle Viewed from the Southwest


A photograph of the model of the Quadrangle, a complex of buildings that contain the Sackler Gallery, National Museum of African Art, S. Dillon Ripley Center, and the South Yard behind the Smithsonian Institution Building, or "Castle," and the Arts and Industries Building, c. 1979, color photographic print, Accession 09-161 - Office of Facilities Services, Project Files, 1965-1984, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. SIA2011-1345.

Trucks are hauling dirt from the construction site in preparation for the Smithsonian Institution's $73.2 million underground complex on the Quad which includes the National Museum of African Art, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, and a circular kiosk to the S. Dillon Ripley International Center, c. 1984, by Jeffrey Ploskonka, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 410 - Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records, circa 1965-1974, 1987, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 2004-4100

Trucks Haul Dirt for Quad Construction


Trucks are hauling dirt from the construction site in preparation for the Smithsonian Institution's $73.2 million underground complex on the Quad which includes the National Museum of African Art, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, and a circular kiosk to the S. Dillon Ripley International Center, c. 1984, by Jeffrey Ploskonka, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 410 - Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records, circa 1965-1974, 1987, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 2004-4100

Looking down from the tallest tower of the Smithsonian Institution Building towards Independence Avenue, view is of the Quadrangle (South Yard) construction site, 1984, by Jeff Tinsley, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. SIA2011-1329.

Quadrangle Construction


Looking down from the tallest tower of the Smithsonian Institution Building towards Independence Avenue, view is of the Quadrangle (South Yard) construction site, 1984, by Jeff Tinsley, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. SIA2011-1329.

Eighth Smithsonian Secretary (1964-1984) S. Dillon Ripley (1913-2001) inspecting construction at the Quadrangle building site with (from l.), Charles Blitzer, Arthur M. Sackler, founding donor of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Jill Sackler, and Mary Livingston Ripley, 1984, by Kim Nielsen, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 2004-10339.

Secretary Ripley at Quad Construction


Eighth Smithsonian Secretary (1964-1984) S. Dillon Ripley (1913-2001) inspecting construction at the Quadrangle building site with (from l.), Charles Blitzer, Arthur M. Sackler, founding donor of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Jill Sackler, and Mary Livingston Ripley, 1984, by Kim Nielsen, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 2004-10339.

On October 15, 1984 (c. 8:30 a.m.), a thick, black smoke surrounded the Smithsonian Institution Building. It was caused by a fire in a tar-melting machine in the bottom of the Quad construction pit., 1984, by Mark Avino, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 84-11864-12A.

Fire at the Quad Construction Site


On October 15, 1984 (c. 8:30 a.m.), a thick, black smoke surrounded the Smithsonian Institution Building. It was caused by a fire in a tar-melting machine in the bottom of the Quad construction pit., 1984, by Mark Avino, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 84-11864-12A.

One of the first eight trees (lindens and magnolias) for the Enid Haupt Garden at the Quadrangle site being unloaded by crane on November 20, 1985., by Eric Long, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 85-17668-8A.

Moving Magnolia Trees for Haupt Garden


One of the first eight trees (lindens and magnolias) for the Enid Haupt Garden at the Quadrangle site being unloaded by crane on November 20, 1985., by Eric Long, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 85-17668-8A.

Looking from the Independence Avenue side of the Quad construction. The floor will eventually be the roof of a 10,000 square foot, two-story high exhibit gallery, 1985, by Jeff Tinsley, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 85-6242-28.

Quad Construction


Looking from the Independence Avenue side of the Quad construction. The floor will eventually be the roof of a 10,000 square foot, two-story high exhibit gallery, 1985, by Jeff Tinsley, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 85-6242-28.

At the end of the three-story high concourse in the Smithsonian Institution's underground complex is an illusionist mural by Richard Haas, 1987, by Robert Lautman, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 410 - Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records, circa 1965-1974, 1987, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 87-6702.

Mural Located End of Quadrangle Concourse


At the end of the three-story high concourse in the Smithsonian Institution's underground complex is an illusionist mural by Richard Haas, 1987, by Robert Lautman, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 410 - Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records, circa 1965-1974, 1987, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 87-6702.

View of Arthur M. Sackler Gallery pavilion with pyramided roof located at the Smithsonian Institution in the four-acre Enid A. Haupt Garden, formerly known as the South Yard, 1987, by Jeff Tinsley, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 410 - Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records, circa 1965-1974, 1987, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 87-7964-23.

Aerial View of Arthur M. Sackler Pavilion


View of Arthur M. Sackler Gallery pavilion with pyramided roof located at the Smithsonian Institution in the four-acre Enid A. Haupt Garden, formerly known as the South Yard, 1987, by Jeff Tinsley, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 410 - Office of Public Affairs, Publicity Records, circa 1965-1974, 1987, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 87-7964-23.

Enid A. Haupt (l.) and Lady Bird Johnson in the Enid A. Haupt Garden in the South Yard of the Castle, on their way to a celebration being held for Mrs. Johnson in the Arts and Industries Building, April 24, 1988, in honor of her 75th birthday., 1988, by Richard Strauss, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 88-8669-12.

Enid A. Haupt and Lady Bird Johnson


Enid A. Haupt (l.) and Lady Bird Johnson in the Enid A. Haupt Garden in the South Yard of the Castle, on their way to a celebration being held for Mrs. Johnson in the Arts and Industries Building, April 24, 1988, in honor of her 75th birthday., 1988, by Richard Strauss, black-and-white photographic print, Record Unit 371 - Office of Public Affairs, The Torch, 1955-1960, 1965-1988, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 88-8669-12.

The Smithsonian Institution Building or "Castle's" south entrance, viewed from Independence Avenue. The Enid A. Haupt Garden in the South Yard welcomes visitors through the gates, 1990, by Jeff Tinsley, color photographic print, Accession 11-009 - Smithsonian Photographic Services, Photographic Collection, 1971-2006, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 90-6258.

Smithsonian Institution Building


The Smithsonian Institution Building or "Castle's" south entrance, viewed from Independence Avenue. The Enid A. Haupt Garden in the South Yard welcomes visitors through the gates, 1990, by Jeff Tinsley, color photographic print, Accession 11-009 - Smithsonian Photographic Services, Photographic Collection, 1971-2006, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 90-6258.

Smithsonian Secretary S. Dillon Ripley sitting on roof of building across from South Yard, 1987, color photographic print, Record Unit 7008 - Sidney Dillon Ripley Papers, 1913-1993, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. SIA2007-0157.

S. Dillon Ripley Views Quadrangle


Smithsonian Secretary S. Dillon Ripley sitting on roof of building across from South Yard, 1987, color photographic print, Record Unit 7008 - Sidney Dillon Ripley Papers, 1913-1993, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. SIA2007-0157.

Aerial view from the southwest of the Smithsonian Institution Building, Freer Gallery of Art, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, National Museum of African Art, Arts and Industries Building and Enid A. Haupt Garden, 1993, by Jeff Tinsley, color photographic print, Accession 11-009 - Smithsonian Photographic Services, Photographic Collection, 1971-2006, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 2002-724.

Aerial View of Quadrangle


Aerial view from the southwest of the Smithsonian Institution Building, Freer Gallery of Art, Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, National Museum of African Art, Arts and Industries Building and Enid A. Haupt Garden, 1993, by Jeff Tinsley, color photographic print, Accession 11-009 - Smithsonian Photographic Services, Photographic Collection, 1971-2006, Smithsonian Institution Archives, Neg. no. 2002-724.

Related Resources

  • Enid A. Haupt, Wikipedia
  • Enid A. Haupt Garden Opens, Smithsonian Institution Archives
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Sneak Peek 5/20/2013

by Marguerite Roby on May 20, 2013
United States National Museum exhibit at World's Columbian Exposition.
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Link Love: 5/17/2013

by Mitch Toda on May 17, 2013

Laid out on the floor of the Marine Mammal Collection building at the Garber Facility in Suitland, Md., the recently acquired skeleton of a gray whale is a much welcome addition.

  • At long last, the tale of how a California Gray Whale skeleton made it into the collections of the National Museum of Natural History. [via Smithsonian Science]
  • The Library of Congress offers 50 digital preservation activities that you can do. [via The Signal: Digital Preservation, LOC]
  • Congratulations to the Digital Public Library of America which welcomed 360,000 unique visitors and 1.5 Million API calls since it launched in April. [via InfoDocket]
  • With the help of the public, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery will be putting on an exhibition on yoga, Yoga the Art of Transformation. [via DCist]
  • More 3-D awesomeness! Amanda Ghassaei of instructables.com has figured out a way to turn any MP3 into a physical record using 3-D printing. [via Retina, Smithsonian Magazine]
  • Want to know how 3-D scanning is done at the Smithsonian?  Watch the video below to find out. [via Smithsonian Science]

 

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See Here: 5/17/2013

by Kira M. Cherrix on May 17, 2013
Lee Talbot, Donald Squires with Sports Car, by Unknown, 1967, Smithsonian Archives - History Div, 94-1530.
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