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Jacobus, John L.
Transportation, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Doerr, Raymond S., 1913- (engineer, craftsman)
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circa 1931-1935
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0.5 Cubic feet (1 oversized folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0476
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection consists of a scrapbook, circa 1931-1935, compiled by Doerr's mother and composed of news clippings relating to the Fisher Body Craftman's Guild and its competition. In addition, the collection includes on official program and guide for the 1932 competition and a copy of the 25th Anniversary Edition of Automobile Quarterly (1987) co...
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Dolowy, William C. (veterinarian)
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1960-1991
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0.5 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0459
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Dr. William C. Dolowy, a veterinarian, whose animal research on the drug L'Asparaginase in the 1960's is illustrative of the role of veterinary medicine in human health.
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Carleton, Herbert W., d. 1992
Carleton, Herbert Oswald
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1912-1919
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1 Cubic foot
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0465
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Carleton Collection is a series of 461 feature film still photographs taken during the years 1912-1919. The stills are arranged alphabetically according to film titles. Most of the stills are in excellent condition, although some are torn or cracked at the edges. Only two of the films (The Awakening of Helena Richie and Birth of a Race) from...
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Science and Technology, Department of (NMAH)
Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995
Gilfillan, Seabury Colum (college instructor)
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1921-1978
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1 Cubic foot (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0461
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents S. Colum Gilfillan, a charter member of the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) in 1958 and his SHOT correspondence, particularly with Melvin Kranzberg.
Kraft Television Theatre Oral History Project
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Blocki, Jim
Cook, Fielder
Durante, Al
Green, Chester
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1947-1992
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4.3 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0464
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Oral history interviews with fourteen former Kraft and J. Walter Thompson executives chart the evolution of Kraft's approach to television, from its pioneering efforts in the medium's infancy to the search to maintain identity in an increasingly competitive and fragmented media landscape. Casting, directing, and production of the live dramas and the commercials are discussed at length. Kraft's philosophy of advertising, its relationship with J. Walter Thompson advertising agency and NBC, and consumer outreach are also featured.
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Winslow, Joseph Pope (farmer, carpenter)
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1876
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0.33 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0467
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Xerographic copy of the diary of J. P. Winslow for 1876, and a typescript transcription of the diary. Several interesting and significant items have been included with the diary. Among them are the marriage certificate of Mary Winslow and Dan Grantham, copies of photographs of Joseph Pope Winslow and his family and of James Daniel Grantham and his, and copies of maps of the area where the Winslows lived.
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Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967
Rattenbury, Ken, 1920-
Anderson, William "Cat", 1916-1981 ((musician))
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
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1967-1991.
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0.16 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0432
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Five cassette audiotapes, master's degree thesis, and Billy Strayhorn music transcription to Duke Ellington's "Lotus Blossom.",Material documents the career and compositional techniques of Duke Ellington, and interviews with Duke Ellington and Cat Anderson.
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Helfand, William
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1980-1991
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0.3 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0447
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Advertising cards distributed by telephone sex companies in New York City, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and other cities.
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Tate, Vernon, Dr.
Seidell, Atherton, 1878-1961
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circa 1932-1964
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1.5 Cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0449
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Dr. Seidell's thoughts and processes about the subject of microfilming.
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Smith, Walker R., 1910-
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circa 1936-1991
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0.1 Cubic feet (1 box)
100 Photographic prints (11" x 14", 8" x 10", 6" x 11", 4" x 10", 5"x 7", 4" x 5", and smaller.)
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- NMAH.AC.0446
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Photographs of the rural Maryland village of Doubs and environs; subjects include trains and railroad subjects, farming activities, grocery stores, people at work and play, etc.