William R. Hutton Papers
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Hutton, William R., 1826-1901
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1830-1965
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30 Cubic feet (33 boxes, 21 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0987
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The papers document the life and work of William R. Hutton, a civil engineer during the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Materials include diaries, notebooks, correspondence, letterpress copy book, printed materials, publications, specifications, photographs, drawings, and maps that document the construction of several architectural and engineering projects during this period. Most notable are the records containing information related to the construction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Hudson River Tunnel, the Washington Aqueduct, the Kanawha River Canal, and the Washington/Harlem River Bridge. There are also several records about railroads in the state of Maryland, the District of Columbia and elsewhere, including the Western Maryland Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Colorado Midlands Railway, Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad, the Northern Adirondack Railroad, and the Pittsfield and Williamstown Railroad. The records can be used to track the progression of these projects, and engineering innovation during the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
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Rogers, Marjorie Last
Wise, Brownie Humphrey, 1913-1991
- Dates:
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1951-1953
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0.2 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1500
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the planning and filming of the 1952 motion picture "A Tupperware Home Party," starring Marjorie L. Rogers.
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1929-1974
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3 Cubic feet (6 boxes, 1 map-folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1448
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers document consulting engineer Morris Jacks and his work with the Empire State Building, Yankee Stadium, and the Third Avenue Transit Corporation.
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St. Cyr, Lili,, 1917-1999
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1917-1999
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3 Cubic feet (10 boxes, 1 map folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1451
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection measures about 3 cubic feet, dates from 1917 to 1999, and documents the life and career of the prominent burlesque stripteaser Lili St. Cyr. Found within the papers are personal financial documents; photographs of her family; her personal passport holder; publicity shots of Dardy Orlando and herself; correspondence with family and friends; business contracts; newspaper clippings and magazine articles, featuring and advertising her work; and biographical materials, including notes, drafts, contracts, photographs, a couple audio reels, a recorded interview with St. Cyr on 18 audio cassette tapes, and two biographies. The papers reflect Lili St. Cyr's personality as a performer and as a person.
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Looney, Charles Thomas George, 1906-1987
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1917-1971.
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9.1 Cubic feet (29 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1084
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The papers of Charles T. G. Looney contain handbooks, lectures, manuals, pamphlets, regulations reports, and research bulletins on structural design, concrete and steel materials testing, impact and stress studies, bridges, earthquakes, and erosion, building codes, waterpower, mathematical calculations, professional associations, and related engine...
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Hagan, Henry
Hagan Brothers Carriage and Wagonmakers (Frederick, Md.).
Carmen D. Valentino, American Historical Manuscripts.
Hagan, Charles
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1882-1903
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2.5 Cubic feet (9 boxes, 21 volumes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1154
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
In 1882, brothers Charles and Henry Hagan established a carriage, coach, and wagon business in Frederick, Maryland. This collection represents approximately two decades of business transactions through 21 volumes of daybooks and ledgers.
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Hanson, Jon
Hamilton Watch Company.
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1931-1954
undated
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11.7 Cubic feet (8 boxes including photographs and negatives)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1122
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Photographic prints and negatives documenting the interior operations of the Hamilton Watch Company primarily in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Green, Mary E.
- Dates:
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1883-1980
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2.5 Cubic feet (6 boxes and 1 map-folder
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- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1061
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Over a period of approximately 25 years, Dr. Mary Eloise Green of Ohio State University collected a wide variety of materials pertaining to food preservation and home canning techniques. She acquired associated pamphlets, manuals, and recipe booklets from companies as well as governmental agencies.
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National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Community Life
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1876-1993
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3.3 Cubic feet (11 boxes, 12 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1132
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents World's Fairs from 1876 to 1993.
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Brooks, Warwick
Coffin, Ernest Edwin
Steckel, Geo. (George), 1864-
Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925
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1889-1954
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11.5 Cubic feet (26 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1152
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Eugen Sandow and other bodybuilders through correspondence and photographs.
