Ronald S. Korda Collection of Sports and Trading Cards
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Korda, Ronald S., -1996
Korda, Catherine
- Dates:
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1952-1996
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57 Cubic feet (259 boxes, 1 oversized folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0545
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sports and trading cards, 1952-1996, amassed by card collector Ronald S. Korda. The sports cards are subdivided by sport. Baseball cards, (1952-1996), comprise the vast majority of the sports cards, while football (1968-1996) and hockey (1968-1996) are the two next largest subseries. There are lesser quantities of cards for basketball, and only a few each for all other sports, such as racing, skiing, etc. Non-sports cards cover a large variety of popular culture topics, including motion pictures, television programs, popular music, toys, games, cars and trucks, comics, fantasy art, and many other subjects. Some ephemeral items are also included in the collection, such as sticker albums, posters and programs
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Neiman, LeRoy, 1921-2012
- Dates:
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1938-2005
- Size:
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70.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.neimlero
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of LeRoy Neiman measure approximately 70.5 linear feet and date from 1938-2005. The collection includes biographical materials, correspondence, project files, printed material and artifacts documenting the career of the American painter LeRoy Neiman.
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Revista Aérea Latinoamericana
- Dates:
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1937-2003
- Size:
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61.8 Cubic feet
158 Boxes
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2003.0028
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
The subject reference files of Revista Aérea Latinoamericana regarding aviation in Latin America during 1937-2003.
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
- Dates:
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October 3-8, 1979
- Size:
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.1979
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.
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National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution). Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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circa 1962-1983
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26.16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (14 16x20 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 554
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of records documenting the publicity and planning of exhibitions and the museum as well as special events held at the museum, usually in connection with an exhibition. Materials include newspaper clippings; press releases; histories of the Patent Office Building; files on designation of the American Art/Portrait Galle...
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Short, Bobby
- Dates:
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1908-2006
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13.6 Cubic feet (35 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0946
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Bobby Short was a singer and pianist whose career spanned seven decades. An interpreter of American popular music, he became a performer in childhood and remained active until his death. He is best known for his more than 35 years as performer-in-residence at the Hotel Carlyle's Café Carlyle in New York City. This collection contains personal papers and photographs as well as business papers, musical materials and photographs relating to Mr. Short's career as a performing artist.
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National Museum of American History. Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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circa 1980-1993
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-150
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists primarily of videotapes featuring news related stories about exhibitions, special events, and curatorial activities at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Some noteworthy videotapes include television interviews with Roger G. Kennedy, former Director of NMAH; coverage of opening events for the Duke Elli...
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University of California (System). Extension Media Center
- Dates:
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circa 1950-1980
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Film reels (black-and-white color sound; 36,888 feet)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1993.24
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Human Studies Film Archives
Collection consists of films distributed by the University of California Extension Media Center. Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and consid...
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- Dates:
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1971-1985
- Size:
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4.5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 87-049
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of general correspondence and memoranda with advertising agencies, corporations, Smithsonian staff, and television and radio stations concerning announcements and public service notices of museum events and activities; memoranda with staff concerning museum contributions to Smithsonian publications; press releases; ...
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Pennsylvania State University. Audio-Visual Services
- Dates:
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1938-1978, undated
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Film reels (black-and-white color silent sound)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1994.19
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Human Studies Film Archives
Collection consists of at least 79 film prints retired from Penn State's Audio-Visual Services Library. Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and...
