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Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969
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circa 1859-1914
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0.47 Cubic feet (consisting of 1 box, 1 oversize folder. )
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.Fireworks
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A New York bookseller, Warshaw assembled this collection over nearly fifty years. The Warshaw Collection of Business Americana: Fireworks forms part of the Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Subseries 1.1: Subject Categories. The Subject Categories subseries is divided into 470 subject categories based on those created by Mr. Warshaw. These subject categories include topical subjects, types or forms of material, people, organizations, historical events, and other categories. An overview to the entire Warshaw collection is available here: Warshaw Collection of Business Americana
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Manochio, Dennis
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ca. 1920s-1940s.
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0.5 Cubic feet (2 Boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0533
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Fireworks packaging, labels, wrappers and boxes. Many of the labels contain illustrations and logos with ethnic imagery, often stereotypical, and a variety of other subjects.
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Oppenheim, Dennis, 1938-2011
Boettger, Suzaan
- Dates:
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1995 July-Aug
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130 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.oppenh95
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Dennis Oppenheim conducted 1995 July- Aug., by Suzaan Boettger, for the Archives of American Art.
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Smithsonian Productions
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1967-2000 and undated
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-055
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiovisual materials produced and collected by Smithsonian Productions and its predecessor, the Office of Telecommunications. Productions in this accession include "Smithsonian at the Capitol" and "House of Wonders." Records also document Smithsonian Institution events (such as the Smithsonian's 150th Birthday ...
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William J. Hammer Collection
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Electricity and Modern Physics, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Hammer, William J. (William Joseph), 1858-1934 (electrical engineer)
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circa 1847-1989
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36 Cubic feet (84 boxes, 16 folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0069
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Original documents and papers generated by William J. Hammer and by various companies and individuals with whom he was associated. Includes material related to the research and inventions of Edison, Bell, Tesla, the Curies, etc.
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Damigella, Ann.
Damigella, Thomas
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1951-1997
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17 Videocassettes (VHS)
38 Motion picture films
1.25 Cubic feet (4 boxes )
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0583
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Film, sound recordings and documentary material relating to the history of Tupperware home parties and the Damigella Tupperware distributorship in Everett, Massachusetts.
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies
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1987-1997
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-231
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the Smithsonian Institution's 150th Anniversary Program, including the 150th Anniversary Party on the National Mall. These materials were created by Dr. Richard Kurin, Acting Director, 1987-1990, and Director, 1990-2009, of the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies, previously kno...
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Wood, Priscilla
Quilles, Mario
Quiles, Manuel, 1908-1989
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1944-1947.
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0.3 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0765
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Home movies documenting various events in a small, close-knit, South Bronx, New York community of Puerto Ricans who came to the mainland U.S. in the 1920s and 1930s. The films depict birthdays, weddings and Christmas celebrations.
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Smithsonian Productions
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1974-1976, 1988, 2001
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-198
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiovisual elements that document the activities, events, artists, and performers who participate in the Smithsonian Institution's annual Folklife Festival. Materials include 16 mm and 35 mm original camera rolls, work prints, and Betacam SP and U-matic videotape formats.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
- Dates:
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1993-1996
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (2 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-184
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiotapes created during the production of a number of radio specials titled "American Roots" and a proposed radio program titled "American Routes." Both programs featured traditional and contemporary music from across the country and were hosted by Nicholas R. Spitzer. There were multiple "American Roots" specials ...