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Abbot, C. G. (Charles Greeley), 1872-1973
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circa 1891-1950s
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6.43 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 86-161
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists mostly of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (APO) Waste Books containing data from solar constant studies. Materials also include eleven letters from Charles Greeley Abbot to Frederick E. Fowle concerning solar constant studies at Mount Wilson, California, 1906.
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Abbot, C. G. (Charles Greeley), 1872-1973 interviewee.
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1973
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3 audiotapes (reference copies). 3 digital .mp3 files (reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9500
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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Abbot, C. G. (Charles Greeley), 1872-1973
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1889-1973
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117.2 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (205 document boxes) (4 16x20 boxes) (2 3x5 boxes) (1 tall document box) (2 18x24 boxes) (3 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7005
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers consist mainly of records of the Astrophysical Observatory (also abbreviated APO) under the Directorship of Samuel P. Langley, Charles G. Abbot, and Loyal B. Aldrich.
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Abbot, C. G. (Charles Greeley), 1872-1973
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1926-1973, with related material from 2011
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-174
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence between Charles G. Abbot and Frances E. Escherich. Materials also include photographs, clippings and publications. Escherich worked for the FBI during World War II and was a neighbor of Abbot during that time.
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Robinson and Via Family Papers
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Robinson, Franklin A., Jr., 1959- (actor)
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1838-2014, undated
bulk 1872-1985
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22.1 Cubic feet (67 boxes, 3 map-size folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0475
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers documenting the farming and family life of the Robinson family of Prince George's County and after 1975, Charles County, Maryland. Papers documenting the farming and family of the Via family of Greene County, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Prince George's and Calvert Counties, Maryland, by 1949.
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Spark, Victor D. (Victor David), 1898-1991
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circa 1830-1983
bulk 1930-1970
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22.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sparvict
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Archives of American Art
The Victor D. Spark papers measure 22.2 linear feet and date from circa 1830 to 1983, with the bulk of the material from 1930 to 1970. The papers document Spark's career as a New York City art dealer and appraiser who was most active from World War II through the 1970s, focusing on Old Masters paintings and 19th and early 20th century American art. Found within the papers are biographical materials, artist files, client files, financial records, legal records, printed material, and photographs.
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McGuigan, Mary K.
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1794-1938
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0.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mcgumary
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Archives of American Art
The collection of artists' letters compiled by Mary and John McGuigan Jr. measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1794-1938. The collection is comprised of a group of letters, writings, and signed documents to and from a variety of artists, art administrators, art critics, historians, and art-related organizations assembled from multiple sources. It also includes associated printed material with some documents and a few photographs, including carte de visites and cabinet cards.
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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Mammals
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1860-1973 and undated
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8.5 cu. ft. (17 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7320
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection contains a variety of materials documenting the lives and careers of scientists from a wide range of fields, including mammalogy, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology, botany, entomology, paleontology and geology. Also included are files on conservationists, taxidermists, historical figures, explorers, frontiersmen, and hunter...
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Underwood & Underwood
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1895-1921
- Size:
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160 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0143
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The major part of the collection, series 1-4, contains nearly 28,000 glass plates, including original stereoscopic negatives, interpositives, and both negative and positive non-stereoscopic plates used to produce lantern slides and paper prints. The photographs were taken all over the world. The majority are from the Underwood & Underwood active fi...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Architectural History and Historic Preservation
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circa 1960-2000
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24.5 cu. ft. (49 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-007
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of information files, original reports and correspondence, papers and articles, and other background material on Smithsonian buildings. Most records document the Smithsonian Institution Building ("Castle"). There are a few files on the Arts & Industries Building and other Smithsonian facilities. These records were ...