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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Curatorial Records, 1966-2001
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA02-057
- Creators:
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National Museum of American History. Division of Cultural History
- Dates:
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1966-2001
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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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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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 02-057, National Museum of American History. Division of Cultural History, Curatorial Records
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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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 |
Color transparencies | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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