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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the Archives Center Weddings Documentation Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1131
- Creators:
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Smith-Howard, KendraStrange, Susan B.Thompson, Anthony MillsToda, MitchellHall, Priscilla E.Hann, KinhHann, Leila PoursedehiScherbakDiStefano, CarrieDiStefano, JoshEarl-Thompson, YolondaGil, ChristianeToda, SharonArchives Center, National Museum of American HistoryDeFelice, David
- Dates:
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1945-2010
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.15 Cubic feet4 boxes
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
An artificial collection of diverse archival materials relating to weddings, at present organized according to donor. Contents include wedding photographs; invitations; gift registries; contracts; invoices and receipts for expenses incurred; guest lists.
Arrangement
Arrangement
1 series.
Administration
Author
Susan B. Strange
Custodial History
This collection is a repository for wedding-related archival materials from varied sources, including curatorial units, the public, and Smithsonian staff, which may be augmented periodically by new acquisitions.
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
Collection donated by Carrie and Josh DiStefano, 2008; Yolonda Earl-Thompson and Anthony Mills Thompson, 2008; Christiane Gil, 2008; Kinh and Leila Poursedehi Hann, 2008; Susan B. Strange, 2008; Priscilla E. Hall, 2008; Mitchell and Sharon Toda, 2008; Kendra Smith-Howard, 2008; and David DeFelice and Paul Scherbak, 2008.
Processing Information
Collection is unprocessed.
Digital Content
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Restrictions on Access
The collection is open for research and access on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
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
Archives Center Weddings Documentation Collection, 1945-2008, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
More Information
Other Finding Aids
Other Finding Aids
Inventory available; contact the Archives Center for more information.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridegrooms | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Photographs -- 2000-2010 | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Weddings | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Photographs -- 1950-2000 | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Financial records | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Guest lists | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Invitations | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Brides | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Contracts | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
P.O. Box 37012
Suite 1100, MRC 601
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
archivescenter@si.edu
