Charles Lang Freer Papers
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Freer, Charles Lang, 1856-1919
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1876-1931
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131 Linear feet (29 architectural drawings)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A.01
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
The personal papers of Charles Lang Freer, the industrialist and art collector who founded the Freer Gallery of Art. The papers include correspondence, diaries, art inventories, scrapbooks of clippings on James McNeil Whistler and other press clippings, and photographs.
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Tobias, Abraham Joel, 1913-1996
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1913-2000
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2.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.tobijoel
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Abraham Joel Tobias papers date from 1913 to 2000 and measure 2.8 linear feet. Through project and exhibition files, printed material, correspondence, and photographs, the collection provides an overview of Tobias's career as a painter and muralist in New York City.
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Stern, Louis E., 1886-1962
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1897-1978
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0.8 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 2 reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sterloui
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence, writings, art work, photographs and printed material relating to Stern's art collection and his relationships with Marc Chagall and family, and with Reuvin and Esther Rubin.
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1927-1987
- Level:
- series
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(Boxes 1-4; 2.6 linear feet)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dehndoro
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Archives of American Art
Series consists of Dehner's personal and professional correspondence, comprised of mostly incoming letters but also some early drafts or copies of outgoing letters in addition to some enclosures such as loan agreements, shipping receipts, manuscripts, and printed material. Correspondents include museums, galleries, art dealers, curators, scholars, ...
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1920, 1951-1987
- Level:
- series
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(Box 4; 0.3 linear feet)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dehndoro
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Series consists of the writings of Dorothy Dehner, including articles, poems, lectures and speeches, and other pieces, as well as some writings of others. Writings document some of the influences on Dehner's art, some of her ideas about art in general and certain works in particular, and some of her other creative and more scholarly endeavors, as w...
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Diamond, Martin
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1928-2013
- Size:
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3.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.diammart2
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York art dealer, writer and teacher Martin Diamond measure 3.2 linear feet and date from 1928 to 2013. The materials involve to a limited degree Diamond's wife, Harriette Diamond, co-owner and co-operator of Martin Diamond Fine Arts, Inc. Their gallery work and relationships with artists they represented are documented by writings, subject and artist files, and photographic materials. Subject files concern American abstract art, particularly the 20th century Transcendental abstract painters, and include printed materials, correspondence and photographic materials. Artists' files include similar materials and some writings by artists. Photographic materials are of artworks and exhibition installations.
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1920-1974
- Level:
- series
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1.9 Linear feet (Boxes 1-2, 8, OV 12)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.saarlili
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Saarinen's correspondence files document her personal life and career. Incoming letters form the bulk of the series, but are interspersed with outgoing letters, often in the form of drafts handwritten by Saarinen. Personal correspondence includes letters written between Lilian and Eero Saarinen, which provide insight into their relationship during ...
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Nevelson, Louise, 1899-1988
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circa 1903-1982
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30.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.neveloui
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Louise Nevelson measure 30.5 linear feet and date from circa 1903 to 1988. The collection documents aspects of the life and work of the sculptor, focusing especially on her later career. Papers include correspondence, personal business records, writings, scrapbooks, early art work, photographs, interviews, awards and honorary degrees, books, and an extensive amount of printed material.
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Roebling, Charles Gustavus, 1849-1918
Roebling, Ferdinand W. (Ferdinand William), 1842-1917
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
John A. Roebling's Sons Company
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1836-1975
bulk 1930-1950
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18.5 Cubic feet (62 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0981
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the work of the John A. Roebling's Sons Company, builders of bridges. The materials consist primarily of photograph albums documenting some of the bridges, tramways, ski lifts and chair lifts that Roebling's Sons Company was involved with. The documentation also includes specifications, patents, and reference materials about the engineering process of building bridges and bridges in general.
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Carter, Benny, 1907-2003
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1928-2000
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67.5 Cubic feet (182 boxes, 3 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0757
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The majority of the material in the Benny Carter Collection is dated from the late 1920s through the later half of the 1990s. Donated to the Smithsonian Institution in December, 2000, the bulk of the collection is comprised of original music manuscripts (full scores and parts), band books, and published sheet music from Benny Carter's prolific care...