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- CFCH.SFF.2000
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
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Renwick Gallery
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1957, 1961-1989, 1997-2003
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25 cu. ft. (25 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-128
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the activities of the Renwick Gallery during the tenures of Lloyd E. Herman, Director, 1971-1986; Michael W. Monroe, Curator-in-Charge, 1986-1995; and Kenneth R. Trapp, Curator-in-Charge, 1995-2003. Topics covered include art organizations; craft fairs and craft schools; correspondence with m...
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Eliot Elisofon Field collection
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Elisofon, Eliot
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circa 1935-1978
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14000 Negatives (photographic) (b&w, 35mm)
30000 Slides (photographs) (color)
80,000 Photographic prints (b&w, 25 x 20 cm. or smaller.)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1973-001
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
This collection is comprised of photographic and manuscript materials, primarily created by Eliot Elisofon to document his travels and work. The images portray many aspects of African life and culture including agriculture, wildlife, archaeology, architecture, art and artisans, children, cityscapes and landscapes, leaders, markets, medicine, recreation, ritual and celebration, and transportation. The manuscript materials include correspondence, essays, clippings, puobligations, notes, research, and itineraries.
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- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.1986
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
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Carey, Joyce Marquess
Adamson, Glenn
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2002 June 16
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76 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.carey02
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Joyce Marquess Carey conducted 2002 June 16, by Glenn Adamson, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, at Carey's home, in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Arcier, A. Francis, 1890-1969
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Circa 1890-1981
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2.97 Cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0072
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
A. Francis Arcier, (1890-1969) was an aviator, scientist, designer and engineer whose pioneering work in aviation design spanned six decades and earned him many honors.
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Al-Hilali, Neda, 1938-
Riedel, Mija, 1958-
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2006 July 18-19
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116 Pages (Transcript)
22 Items (Sound recording: 22 sound files (7 hr., 46 min.), digital, wav)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.alhila06
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Neda Al-Hilali conducted 2006 July 18-19, by Mija Riedel, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, at the artist's home, in Los Angeles, California.
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Gerber, H. Joseph, 1924-1996
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1924 - 1999
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3 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1336
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Records document the life and career of H. Joseph Gerber, inventor and president of Gerber Scientific, Inc. Gerber was known for his invention of the variable scale, GERBERcutter S-70, and other automated industrial devices. The records include personal records, correspondence, biographical sketches, photographs, publicity, journals and magazines, clippings, speeches, award information, and one audio recording.
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Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969
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1855-1909
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3.66 Cubic feet (consisting of 8 boxes, 1 folder, 1 oversize folder, 1 map case folder.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.Carpets
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A New York bookseller, Warshaw assembled this collection over nearly fifty years. The Warshaw Collection of Business Americana: Carpets forms part of the Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Subseries 1.1: Subject Categories. The Subject Categories subseries is divided into 470 subject categories based on those created by Mr. Warshaw. These subject categories include topical subjects, types or forms of material, people, organizations, historical events, and other categories. An overview to the entire Warshaw collection is available here: Warshaw Collection of Business Americana
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Kern, George Robert, 1894-1962 (cabinet maker, machinist)
Kern, George Robert, Jr., 1919-1987
Medical History, Division of (NMAH, Smithsonian Institution).
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1936-1970
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3 Cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0479
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Blueprints, drawings, patent applications, patents, product photographs, correspondence, bills and receipts, advertising, and published articles related to the Kerns' products. The bulk of the material, 1949-1958, is from George Kern's files. It primarily relates to the development and marketing of the Dentagraph and high speed dental drills before the formation of the Fairfax Manufacturing Company in 1957.