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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Maria von Matthiessen Photoprints
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0622
- Creators:
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Acevedo, EdwinAcevedo, GilbertVon Matthiessen, Maria
- Dates:
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1990-1998
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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2 Cubic feet4 boxes
- Repository:
Photographic prints depicting Country and Western musicians. Many of the photographs are humorous, whimsical, or even surrealistic.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Photographs (paper, Silver gelatin, matted) of country and Western musicians from the portfolio and book, "Songs from the Hills."
Arrangement
Arrangement
1 series.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Edwin Acevedo served as printer for the photographer in the 1980s until his death from cancer. His brother, Gil Acevedo, printed for Ms. von Matthiessen afterward.
Administration
Author
NMAH Staff
Ownership and Custodial History
Gift of the artist in memory of Edwin and Gilbert Acevedo, and several private donors.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Maria von Matthiessen, date unknown.
Processing Information
Collection is unprocessed.
Digital Content
Using the Collection
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Reproduction restricted due to copyright or trademark. Artist retains copyright.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Preferred Citation
Maria von Matthiessen Photoprints, ca 1990-1998, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country music | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Photographs -- 1980-2000 | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Portraits -- 1980-2000 | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Musicians -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
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