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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the Lighthouse Postcards Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1055
- Creators:
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National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Work and Industry
- Dates:
-
undated
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.3 Cubic feet1 box
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Postcards depicting lighthouses in the United States and Canada.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Collection is arranged into one series and then alphabetically by name of city of town where the lighthouse is located.
Series 1: Postcards
Administration
Author
Archives Center Staff
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
Immediate source of acquistion unknown.
Ownership and Custodial History
Collected for the National Museum of American History.
Ownership and Custodial History
The collection was transferred to the Archives Center in 2007 by the Division of Work and Industry.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Archives Center Staff,
Using the Collection
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.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Preferred Citation
Lighthouse Postcard Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture postcards -- 20th century | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Postcards | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Lighthouses | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Business Number: Phone: 202-633-3270
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