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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Grants and Risk Management
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1953-1980
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85 cu. ft. (85 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 484
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the fiscal administration of grants received by the Smithsonian Institution. They consist of correspondence, memoranda, budgets, and reports. Many of these records were kept by Phillip H. Babcock, who became an accountant in the Fiscal Division in 1964, chief of the Contracts and Grants Section in 1966, chief of the...
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William Henry Holmes Papers
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Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933
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1870-1931
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2.16 cu. ft. (4 document boxes) (1 folder oversize material) (8 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7084
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers include Holmes' personal and professional correspondence, including correspondence between other scientists, which was collected by Holmes in connection with his research. The correspondence mainly documents Holmes' research in American ethnology and archeology but also includes material dealing with international scientific ...
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Britton, James, 1878-1936
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circa 1905-1984
bulk 1905-1935
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4.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.britjame
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter and writer James Britton measure 4.3 linear feet and date from circa 1905-1984, with the bulk of the material dating from circa 1905-1935. The bulk of the papers consist of 49 diaries dating from 1918-1935, plus notebooks of diary excerpts, that chronicle Britton's daily activities and include lists, illustrations, and drafts of correspondence. Additional papers include biographical information compiled by the Britton family; scattered business and financial records; correspondence, including copies of Britton's letters to the editors of the Hartford Courant and the Hartford Times; additional writings and notes that include drafts and manuscripts of an autobiography, drafts of articles for his publication Art Opus, and other writings; sketches and a woodcut print; printed materials, including clippings of his published writings for Art Review International, Book Notes, and Opus; and one photograph of Britton and of works of art. There is a 1.4 linear foot unprocessed addition to this collection donated 2020 that includes correspondence, writings by Britton about art, printed material (some annotated ), lists of works of art by Britton and others, and sketches by Britton.
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Hirshhorn, Joseph H.
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circa 1926-1982 and undated
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29.78 cu. ft. (27 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (3 16x20 boxes) (3 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7449
- Repository:
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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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Frank K. M. Rehn Galleries
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1858-1969
bulk 1919-1968
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21.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.franrehg
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Archives of American Art
The Frank K. M. Rehn Galleries records measure 21.8 linear feet and are dated 1858-1969 (bulk 1919-1968). The records consist mainly of business correspondence with collectors, artists, museums and arts organizations, colleagues, and others. A small amount of Frank K. M. Rehns personal correspondence and a few stray personal papers of individual artists are interfiled. Also included are financial records, scrapbooks, printed matter, miscellaneous records, and photographs documenting most of the history of a highly regarded New York City art gallery devoted to American painting.
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Early Birds of Aviation (Organization).
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1928-circa 1980s
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22.05 Cubic feet (49 Boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0566
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of the records and historical materials of the Early Bird organization, including correspondence; photographs; the organization's newsletter, Chirp; financial records; reunion memorabilia; biographical material of members; and membership lists. This material was donated to the Museum after the National Air Museum was designated as the official repository for Early Bird records.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1963-1988
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5 cu. ft. (10 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 420
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of biographical files collected by the Office of Public Affairs primarily for the use and convenience of that office. Like many biographical files, the records were added to as bits of information were collected, from the newspaper, from press releases, from The Torch, or from SI announcements. The more important figures...
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National Museum of African Art
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1963-1980
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-076
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Jean M. Salan, volunteer and eventual staff member of the Museum of African Art (MAA), 1964-1976; and Assistant Director for Administration of MAA, 1979-1980, when the Museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution on August 13, 1979. The records mostly consist of correspondence pertaining to MAA f...
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1921-1979
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13 Linear feet (26 boxes, 2 audio reels)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.2006-22
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National Anthropological Archives
The bulk of this collection documents the professional life of Ruth Leah Bunzel from the 1940s to 1970s. The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, notes, research files, teaching materials, card files, artwork, and sound recordings.
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National Museum of American Art. Department of Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Painting and Sculpture
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1965-1983
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12.5 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 459
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document exhibitions organized by the Department. Also included are administrative files and general correspondence files of the office.