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Henry, Joseph
Last modified:
2012-08-09 05:50 PM
Title:
Professor
Date of Death (not before):
1878-01-01
Date of Death (not after):
1878-12-31
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Smithsonian Institution Building
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Place information: The Smithsonian Institution was begun by architect James Renwick, Jr., in 1847. The exterior work was completed in 1851. This building served as a home for the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Joseph Henry and his family and for many years housed all aspects of Smithsonian operations.
Relationship information: Henry was the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, appointed in 1846. He lived in the Smithsonian Building's East Wing with his family throughout the Civil War period.
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Armory Square Hospital Gazette
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Smithsonian Institution
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Relationship information: Henry was the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, appointed in 1846. He lived in the building's East Wing with his family throughout the Civil War period.