Smithsonian Institution Archives

Curatorial Records, 1966-2001

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA02-057
Creators:
National Museum of American History. Division of Cultural History
Dates:
1966-2001
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of the records of Richard E. Ahlborn, Curator in the Division of Cultural History, with some earlier material dating back to when he served as Curator in the Division of Community Life. The records primarily consist of correspondence, memoranda, and notes documenting exhibition planning at the National Museum of American History, particularly for the exhibit American Encounters; projects and research pertaining to ethnicity and religion, with considerable focus on Hispanic culture; and divisional activities. Additional material includes photographs of Ahlborn; his lecture papers, scholarly articles, book reviews; and his research travel reports.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-057, National Museum of American History. Division of Cultural History, Curatorial Records

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Ahlborn, Richard E. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Community Life Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
American Encounters (Exhibition) (1992: Washington, D.C.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Museum exhibits Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Research Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Manuscripts Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Brochures Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Black-and-white photographs Genre/Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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