Polly Thayer (Starr) papers
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Thayer, Polly, 1904-2006
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1846-2008
bulk 1921-2008
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21.6 Linear feet
0.807 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.thaypoll
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Boston portraitist and painter Polly Thayer (Starr) (1904-2006) measure 21.6 linear feet and 0.807 GB and date from 1846 to 2008, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1921-2008. The papers document Thayer's personal life and career as a painter, portraitist, and pastel artist. Found within the papers are biographical materials, extensive family papers, correspondence with artists and art venues, interviews, writings, subject files, organization files, exhibition files, art inventory records, printed and digital materials, five sketchbooks, artwork, and photographs.
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American Artists Group
- Dates:
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1934-1965
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12 Microfilm reels
0.4 Linear feet (Unmicrofilmed)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.amerartg
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence, photographs, clippings, biographical data on artists, press notices, Christmas cards, and publications documenting the organization's attempt to provide a market for artists affected by the Depression by using original work for greeting cards.
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American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
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1926-1988
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30.62 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes) (43 document boxes) (1 12x17 box) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7149
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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1890-1966
- Level:
- subseries
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4 Linear feet (Box 5-9, 32, 56, OV 40)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kuhnwalt
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence in this series is primarily between Walt Kuhn and his professional and personal contacts and spans his entire career. Correspondents include family members, fellow artists, students, dealers, museum and gallery staff, collectors, friends, fans, critics and colleagues. Copies of outgoing correspondence are often present and are interf...
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- series
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.1974
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
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- Dates:
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1895-1998, undated
- Level:
- series
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1.7 Linear feet (Boxes 1-2)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lazzpiet
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Archives of American Art
This series consists of letters exchanged between Lazzari, family members, and colleagues. Over one hundred letters from the Federal Works Agency and the Treasury Department Section of Painting and Sculpture concern post office murals for towns in Florida, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Five letters from the National Aeronautics and Space Administ...
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Rossiter, Thomas Prichard, 1818-1871
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1840-1961
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0.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.rossthom
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Thomas Prichard Rossiter and Rossiter Family papers measure 0.5 linear feet and date from 1840 to 1961. Included are letters to painter Thomas Prichard Rossiter and letters to his son, architect Ehrick Kensett Rossiter, documenting their friendships with many artists and Thomas Prichard Rossiter's sketchbook and loose sketches. Edith Rossiter Bevan's papers include her writings on her grandfather, Thomas Prichard Rossiter; a scrapbook; photographs of the Rossiter family; notes by Bevan; news clippings; and other printed material. Also found is Bevan's collection of artists' letters.
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Myers, George S. (George Sprague), 1905-1985
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circa 1903-1986 and undated
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32.19 cu. ft. (63 document boxes) (1 16x20 box) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7317
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The papers of George Sprague Myers provide extensive documentation of his research career in ichthyology and herpetology. The collection also offers substantial information concerning the development of Myers' interest in natural history; his college work at Indiana University and Stanford University; his teaching career at Stanford University...
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Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969
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1743-1963
bulk 1846-1962
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7.38 Cubic feet (consisting of 12 boxes, 2 folders, 11 oversize folders, 1 map case folder, 3 boxes (1 full, 2 partial), plus digital images of some collection material.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.Whiskey
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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: Accounting and Bookkeeping 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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Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969
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circa 1865-1933
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1.47 Cubic feet (consisting of 3 boxes, 1 folder, 5 oversize folders, plus digital images of some collection material. )
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.Laundry
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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: Laundry Machinery and Accessories 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