Program

Public Programs: Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical Organizations

Period of Performance

1/1/1986 - 12/31/1986

Funding Totals

$30,000.00 (approved)
$30,000.00 (awarded)


History of Astronomy Collection

FAIN: GM-23034-86

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum (Chicago, IL 60605-2403)
James S. Sweitzer (Project Director: June 1985 to October 1990)

To plan a permanent exhibition interpreting the Planetarium's collection of historical scientific instruments by illuminating the social, political, economic, and philosophical aspects of the development of science.