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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Correspondence, circa 1985-1989
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA94-050
- Creators:
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National Museum of American History. Division of Photographic History
- Dates:
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circa 1985-1989
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of correspondence between the Division of Photographic History curatorial staff and outside museums, college professors, professional/amateur photographers, publishers, and photographic equipment manufacturers. Most of the correspondence refers to famous photographers, collections of the Division, pioneers of photographic science and technology, the National Museum of American History Hall of Photography, and early photographic processes (such as daguerreotypes). Correspondents include Eugene Ostroff, Curator, 1969- ; Peter Liebhold, Photo Specialist, 1985-1989; and Museum Technicians Sandra A. Babbidge, Michelle Anne Delaney, Mary K. Grassick, and Lynn J. Novick. Materials also include photographs and slides.
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 94-050, National Museum of American History. Division of Photographic History, Correspondence
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