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Bach, Alfons, 1904-1999
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1934 - 1992
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6 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1272
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Biographical files cover the period from 1938-1989 and include resumes, clippings, correspondence, certificates, awards, speeches, brochures for exhibitions, and artwork. Project files cover the period from 1934-1961 and contain clippings, catalogs, brochures, and scrapbooks.,This collection documents Bach's work as an industrial designer, architec...
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Hammarstrom, Olav, 1906-2002
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1939-1980
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0.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hammolav
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Archives of American Art
The scattered papers of architect and furniture designer Olav Hammarstrom measure 0.7 linear feet and date from 1939 to 1980. The bulk of the collection consists of project files of architectural works in the United States and around the world. Project files may include correspondence, drawings and architectural renderings, photographs, and printed material.
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Lois W. Poinier slide collection
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Wodell, Helen Page
Cottrell, Lois Page
Poinier, Lois W.
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circa 1920-1999
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154 lantern slides
1 Album
2,243 color slides
2.25 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- AAG.PNR
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Archives of American Gardens
The Lois W. Poinier Collection documents the work of Lois W. Poinier, a self-taught garden designer who designed scores of gardens, most of them in New Jersey.
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United States National Museum
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1879-1882
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5.89 cu. ft. (6 document boxes) (4 half document boxes) (4 12x17 boxes) (2 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 71
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records fully document the construction of the 1881 National Museum Building; included are fiscal records, specifications, bids and contracts, correspondence with the architects, and records of the Building Commission itself, including minutes of meetings. See also record unit 92.
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Meigs, Montgomery C., 1816-1892
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1870 - 1890
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12.5 Cubic feet (27 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0984
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Mongomery C. Meigs, an Army officer, engineer, architect, and scientist. Meigs's papers include scrapbooks and photographs relating primarily to his work on the Pension Building and the Washington Aqueduct in Washington, D.C. but also his interest in politics, military affairs, construction, Native Americans, inventions, real estate, and financial matters.
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Chapelle, Howard Irving
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1969-1975
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3 cu. ft. (6 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7228
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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McCoy, Esther
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circa 1876-1990
bulk 1938-1989
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44.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mccoesth
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Southern California architectural historian, critic, and writer Esther McCoy measure 44.4 linear feet and date from 1876 to 1990 (bulk 1938-1989). The collection documents McCoy's career, as well as her family and personal life through biographical material, extensive correspondence, personal and professional writings, project files, Southern California architects' files, clippings and other printed material, a large collection of photographs and slides, and taped interviews of Southern California modern architects.
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Favretti, Rudy J.
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circa 1950-2010
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31.5 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- AAG.FAV
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Archives of American Gardens
The collection contains the project design records of Rudy J. Favretti. Favretti, a landscape architect and professor noted for his extensive work in historical restoration of landscaped gardens, parks, homes, and more. He donated his collection of garden design files, plans, and images to the Smithsonian's Archives of American Gardens in March 2011.
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Evelyn, Douglas E.
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circa 1800-1860s, 1984-1989
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23.3 Cubic feet (50 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0344
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection is composed entirely of xerographic and photographic reproductions made for the Robert Mills Papers Project. The copies include correspondence, plans, federal legislation regarding proposed government construction projects, construction records, and material regarding people with a relation to Mills or one of his projects. The mat...
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Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887
History of Technology, Division of, NMAH, SI
Work and Industry, Division of, NMAH, SI
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
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1855-1862
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0.3 Cubic feet ( 1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1010
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection consists of 146 salt-paper prints (structural and decorative details) of the United States Capitol Dome, between 1855 and 1862. Dimensions range from 6 ¾" x 9 ½" to 17 1/8" x 10".