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Green, Freddie, 1911-1987
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1930-2006
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3 Cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1453
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Green's life and work, especially his nearly fifty years as rhythm guitarist with Count Basie's orchestra.
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Halkett, James Nicol, 1895-1953
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1924-1951
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2 Cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1455
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents the life and work of engineer and inventor James Nicol Halkett.
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Allen, Horatio, 1802-1889
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1840-1872
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0.2 Cubic feet (1 box, 1 map folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1447
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents civil engineer Horatio Allen's work with the Croton Aqueduct Board in New York, and with the New York Bridge Company.
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1927-1980
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1.75 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1450
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The papers relate to Johnson's work as an engineer with the National Sales Engineering Corporation Records, and its machine tool products.
Women in Industry Photographs and Advertisements
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1890-1948
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1 Cubic foot (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1446
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection consists of photographs and advertisements related to women working in industry dating from 1890 to 1948.
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Work and Industry, Division of, NMAH, SI
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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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Worch, Hugo, 1855-
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undated
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40 Cubic feet (82 boxes )
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1452
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection includes photographs of pianos and other keyboard instruments.
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St. Cyr, Lili,, 1917-1999
Tombers, Mathew
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1917-1999
- Size:
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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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Oishi, Mamoru, 1918-1993
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circa 1941-1962
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0.5 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1420
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection includes a photograph album containing photographs documenting Oishi's experiences as a Japanese American soldier during World War II and his time with the Military Intelligence Service; identification cards; maps and guidebooks; booklets issued to soldiers; language dictionaries; and miscellany.
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Lodish, Richard
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circa 1825-1908
- Size:
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1 Cubic foot (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1421
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Ephemeral archival materials from American schools, primarily from the northeastern United States, and primarily in the 19th century. Types of materials include instruction books and kits; students' work books and notebooks; flash cards; lesson books, some on religious subjects; religious tracts; printed lectures; students' report cards; school reg...