Memoranda have been with us for decades. While their purpose remains the same, their form and appearance have changed over the years. This presentation gives you a brief overview of how memoranda found in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution Archives evolved over time. For a more dynamic presentation see the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er6QGM95Nf4a You can find out more about the history of the Smithsonian on our website: http://siarchives.si.edu/history.