Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Guide to the Archives Center Weddings Documentation Collection

Summary

Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.1131
Creators:
Smith-Howard, Kendra
Strange, Susan B.
Thompson, Anthony Mills
Toda, Mitchell
Hall, Priscilla E.
Hann, Kinh
Hann, Leila Poursedehi
Scherbak
DiStefano, Carrie
DiStefano, Josh
Earl-Thompson, Yolonda
Gil, Christiane
Toda, Sharon
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
DeFelice, David
Dates:
1945-2010
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1.15 Cubic feet
4 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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Using the Collection

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.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
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

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