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National Museum of American Art. Office of Registration and Collections Management
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1965-1996
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-112
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The bulk of these records document periodic "gallery checks" of the collections in each gallery space. The objects were examined in situ for evidence of deterioration, damage, or need for cleaning. Each worksheet records the condition of one object. There may be several checks over time recorded on one sheet. The sheets contain the following ...
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National Museum of American Art. Office of Educational Programs
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circa 1980-1993
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16.5 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-147
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the activities of the National Museum of American Art (NMAA), Office of Educational Programs, which is responsible for developing NMAA educational outreach programs, special events, and learning material for the general public, school systems, and professional organizations. Earlier records ...
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Krasnow, Peter, 1886-1979
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1914-1984
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6.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kraspete
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, printmaker, and sculptor Peter Krasnow (1886-1979) and his wife, writer Rose Krasnow (1885-1984), measures 6.9 linear feet and date from 1914 to 1984. Papers include biographical materials, a sound recording, correspondence, essays, poetry, short stories, notes, transcripts of lectures and radio talks, five diaries of Peter Krasnow, personal business records, exhibition catalogs and announcements, clippings, magazines, five sketchbooks, sketches and drawings in multiple media, prints, and photographs.
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Bridaham, Lester Burbank
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1912-1986
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7.4 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 2 reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bridlest
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence, writings, art works, scrapbooks, printed material, photographs, and files on Julio De Diego and Kimon Nicolaides and other topics, related to Bridaham's career as an artist and writer.
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Transportation Displays, Inc.
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undated
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13 Posters
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.10-004.3
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
Earthquake Series--1989 (Vol. VI, No. 2, Fall 1989) -- Henry Dumas, "Fir" (with a black & white photograph by David Lubbers); -- 1990 (Vol. VII, No. 1, Summer 1990)--Elizabeth Bishop, "Rain Towards Morning" (with a painting by Frank Stella) -- Jayne Cortez, "The Red Pepper Poet" (with a painting by James Cobb) -- Jack Marshall, "Dawn Notes" (with a...
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National Collection of Fine Arts. Department of Twentieth Century Painting and Sculpture
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1965-1975
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23.02 cu. ft. (23 record storage boxes) (1 microfilm reel)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 315
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records contain exhibition material, including staff research notes on artists and artwork; administrative records concerning the shipment of exhibited artwork, loan correspondence, security and display of the exhibited material, photographs of display items, and installation photographs; staff correspondence including correspondence ...
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Frank, Mary, 1933-
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1884-2017
bulk 1957-1990
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4.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.franmary
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor and painter Mary Frank measure 4.2 linear feet and date from 1884-2017. Included are correspondence, writings, photographs, artwork and printed material documenting Frank's career. Correspondence is both personal and professional. Writings include dreams recounted in detail, poems, and ideas for works of art, some illustrated. Black and white photographs are of Frank, her sculptures, friends and family, and source material. Artwork includes drawings and sketches in dry point, pencil and watercolor. Printed material includes exhibition catalogs, announcements, brochures and clippings.
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Powers, Hiram, 1805-1873
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1819-1953
bulk 1835-1883
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12.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.powehira
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor Hiram Powers measure 12.4 linear feet and date from 1819 to 1953, with the bulk of the material dating from 1835 to 1883. Over two-thirds of the collection consists of Powers' correspondence with business associates, purchasers of his artwork, and numerous friends in the United States and Florence, Italy. Of note is Powers' "Studio Memorandum," from 1841 to 1845, which contains dated notations of letters written, receipts and expenditures, business contacts, works in progress, commissions and price quotations for work, comments on problems encountered during studio work, and other notes. Additional papers include scattered biographical material, financial and legal records, printed materials, photographs of Powers, his family, artwork, as well as an extensive collection of carte de visite and cabinet card portraits of many notable figures. Also found is a small amount of artwork by Powers and others, a scrapbook, and two autograph and memorabilia albums.
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Feitelson, Lorser, 1898-1978
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circa 1890s-2002
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15.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.feitlors
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Los Angeles painters and art instructors Lorser Feitelson and Helen Lundeberg measure 15.6 linear feet and date from circa 1890s to 2002. The papers document the careers of the two artists, including their establishment of the Post-surrealism movement in southern California, their work for federal arts programs, and their later abstract artwork. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, personal business records, exhibition files, printed materials, photographs, and one sound recording.
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Shaw, Charles Green, 1892-1974
- Dates:
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1833-1979
1686
bulk 1909-1974
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45.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.shawchar
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Archives of American Art
The collection measures 45.7 linear feet and and documents the life of American abstract artist, writer, poet, and illustrator Charles Green Shaw. The papers date from 1833-1979 with the bulk of the material spanning 1909-1974 and a single item of ephemera dating from 1686. Records include biographical information and correspondence with family, colleagues and several artists and writers. The papers also contain writings and extensive diaries, sketchbooks and scrapbooks spanning Shaw's entire career, scattered financial records and other printed material.