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Three of the Smithsonian's top administrators (Richard Kurin, Alison McNally, and Eva Pell) describe some of their most memorable challenges.
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough talks about growing up in rural Georgia and the career path that led to his leadership of the largest museum complex in the world.
Lora Collins, supervisor of the model shop, demonstrates an essential step in the creation of exhibition mannequins—the replication of a human face.
As the Smithsonian's Senior Historic Preservation Officer, Amy Ballard, oversees historic renovations; but her career at the Smithsonian began much differently as a clerk typist with "other duties as assigned". Her oddest job was owlkeeper of the castle.
Introduction and comments from the co-curator, Olivia Cadaval.
Olivia Cadaval, Smithsonian curator, speaks in depth about the field research conducted for the México program.
The Vincente Sosa family are weavers who operate a workshop above their home in Teotitlan del Valle. Together they create rugs influenced by both traditional and modern designs.
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