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American Historical Society
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1835-1841
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7057
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The American Historical Society was founded in 1835 in Washington, D.C., to "Discover, procure, and preserve, whatever may relate to the natural, civil, literary, and ecclesiastical history of America in general, and the United States in particular." In 1840 the Society became the Department of American History and Antiquities of the National ...
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National Museum of the American Indian. Office of the Deputy Director
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1996-2005
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-193
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the general correspondence files of Deputy Director Douglas E. Evelyn. The files represent correspondence Evelyn had with the general public, historical societies, and other organizations and museums.
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Columbia Historical Society (Washington, D.C.)
Charles H. Huber & Bro
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1891-1980
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9 Items ((on partial microfilm reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.coluhist
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Archives of American Art
Records of the Columbia Historical Society concern the Christian Heurich Mansion, which houses the Society. Includes:
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History of Science Society
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1982, 1995-2001
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-218
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of publications produced by the History of Science Society (HSS). Publications include an HSS membership directory (1995-1996), meeting programs (1982, 1998-2001), and one specialty publication entitled Topical Essays for Teachers (1995).
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Anacostia Historical Society
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1974-1992
bulk 1977-1980
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1.65 Linear feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.M04-001
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
The Anacostia Historical Society records, which date from 1974 to 1992, document the history and activities of the Anacostia Historical Society. The records are comprised of correspondence, financial records, museum catalogs, newsletters, clippings and slides.
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Browne, John C., 1838-1919
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1884
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17 Pages ((on partial microfilm reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.browjohc
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Browne describes a January, 1860 meeting convened to discuss the formation of the Society. He lists officers Constant Guillou, Fairman Rogers, S. Fisher Corlies, Coleman Sellers, and Frederick Graff; early photographic developments such as the globe lens, dry plates, and magnesium light; excursions made, an 1867 exhibit of prints by Salomon and Reu...
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Dowell, Violet Hayden
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undated
1978
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64 Pages ((on partial microfilm reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.doweviol
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
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Philosophical Society of Washington (Washington, D.C.)
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1871-1968, 1972 and undated
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23.19 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (43 document boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7079
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit includes correspondence (1871-1968), minutes (1871-1965), records of investments and other fiscal records (1871-1968), publications (1871-1962), newspaper clippings, and photographs. Documentation is full before 1950, with some significant gaps. Most of the records deal with administration of the Society: nomination and elect...
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Potomac-side Naturalists' Club
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circa 1858-1866
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7210
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records include membership lists, rules and regulations, and a committee report on the revision of the Club constitution.
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
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1941-2012
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-320
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting activities of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) in regard to executive committee meetings, management, and publications. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; budget summaries; reports; contracts and agreements; meeting agendas and evaluations; strategic planning, ...