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DeWitt, John, 1910-1984
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1962-1979
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1.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dewijohn
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The scattered papers of federal arts administrator John DeWitt date from 1962-1979, and measure 1.4 linear feet. The collection primarily documents 1970s arts programs sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, an agency of the Department of the Interior. Found within the papers are correspondence concerning the department's art projects and exhibition files for The American Artist and Water Reclamation, 1972, and America 1976.
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circa 1976-1985, 1989-1992, 1997-2011
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-292
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting press coverage of exhibitions, events, programs, staff, films, and general news at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Materials include clippings, media reports, press releases, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format. Some materials were created while the unit ...
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McCombs, Solomon, 1913-1980 (Creek)
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1941-1974
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2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- NAA.1974.0401
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National Anthropological Archives
Reflecting the professional activity of Solomon McCombs, Creek Indian artist, and promoter of his people's culture, these papers include correspondence, lectures, unpublished writings, photographs, and various other items collected by the artist. The bulk of the correspondence consists of two categories of incoming letters pertaining to McCombs' ...
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Lerner, Abram
Cummings, Paul
Diller, Burgoyne, 1906-1965
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1975 Dec. 9-1976 Jan. 27
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179 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lerner75
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Abram Lerner conducted 1975 Dec. 9-1976 Jan. 27, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art.
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Cleff, Bernie, b. 1927
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1975-1976
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0.5 Linear feet ((ca. 1300 photonegatives))
- Collection ID:
- SAAM.Photo.CLE
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Research and Scholars Center
The collection is comprised of approximately 1,300 photonegatives taken by noted Philadelphia photographer Bernie Cleff (b. 1927) documenting the work of American sculptor Daniel Chester French.
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Faison, S. Lane (Samson Lane), 1907-2006
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1922-1981
bulk 1950-1976
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5.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.faislane
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian and Monuments Man S. Lane Faison measure 5.1 linear feet and date from 1922 to 1981, bulk from 1950-1976. Faison was an art history professor at Williams College, Massachusetts and, during World War II, he was a member of the Art Looting Intelligence Unit (ALIU) of the U.S. Office of Strategic Services. The collection includes scattered correspondence; writings; teaching files; subject files on exhibitions and projects; artists files; and printed materials. There are two folders of documents and photographs related to Faison's World War II work in the U.S. Art Looting Intelligence Unit.
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Siporin, Mitchell, 1910-1976
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1913-1990
- Size:
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5.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.sipomitc
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Biographical information, correspondence, photographs, writings, research and subject files, works of art, motion picture film, interview transcripts, financial material, printed material and miscellany relating to Mitchell Siporin.
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Sheldon Ross
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circa 1970-2007
bulk 1976-1995
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2.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.shelrosg
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The records of the Sheldon Ross Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan, measure 2.6 linear feet and are dated 1970-2007, with the bulk of materials dating from 1976-1995. The majority of the collection consists of artists' files. About half of the materials relate to Romare Bearden's work and his relationship with Sheldon Ross, the gallery owner. Also included are artists' files regarding George Grosz and Michigan artists. The contents of artists' files vary but generally include biographical information, printed materials and photographic images. The collection also contains correspondence, exhibition files, and photographs documenting the gallery's activities. There is a 0.8 linear foot unprocessed addition to this collection donated in 2022 that includes project, exhibition and estate files regarding Romare Bearden containing correspondence, financial records, lists of works of art, price lists and printed material. Materials date from circa 1967-1997.
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National Air and Space Museum. Department of Aeronautics
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circa 1972-1985
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-184
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of photographs of object and exhibition preparation and installation at the Arts and Industries Building and the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Building as well as a few events. Exhibitions documented in this accession include Exhibition Flight, Air Transportation, General Aviation, Air Traffic Control, World...
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Barnett-Aden Gallery
- Dates:
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1954-1989
bulk 1961-1977
- Size:
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0.5 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAAHC.A2014.63.32
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Historical Records of the Barnett-Aden Gallery showcases one of the first galleries owned and operated by African Americans. The work of the Gallery was invaluable as they opened the exhibition space to established and unknown artists regardless of race or gender.