Ernst Herzfeld Papers
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Herzfeld, Ernst, 1879-1948
- Dates:
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1903-1947
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150 Linear feet (circa 30,000 items)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A.06
- Repository:
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
An outstanding scholar in the field of Iranian studies, Ernst Herzfeld (1879--1948) explored all phases of Near Eastern culture from the prehistoric period to Islamic times. This collection documents Herzfeld's excavations at Samarra, Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Aleppo and includes correspondence; field notebooks; drawings; sketchbooks; inventories of objects; "squeeze" copies of architectural details; and photographs.
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Glessner, J. C. (Jefferson Carlyle), 1895-1962
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circa 1928-1957
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Film reels (1 hour 51 minutes, black-and-white color silent positive; 1600 feet, 16mm)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1981.03
- Repository:
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Human Studies Film Archives
Footage shot in Mesopotamia (Iraq) while Glessner worked as a missionary for the United Mission. Indigenous peoples filmed include the Iraq Bedouin, Yezidi, Kurds, Arabs, and Turkamen. Documentation covers a wide range of daily subsistence and domestic, ceremonial, and religious activities including: outdoor church services, animal husbandry (sheep...
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Warfield, William, 1891-1947
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circa 1920-1924
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6 Gelatin silver prints
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.235
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National Museum of the American Indian
This collection contains 6 gelatin silver prints depicting petroglyphs in Venezuela circa 1920-1924. The photographs were collected or shot by William Warfield, the Director for Standard Oil Corporation of New Jersey in Argentina at the time.
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Kaufman, Glen
- Dates:
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1957-2011
- Size:
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4.9 Linear feet
0.124 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kaufglen
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of fiber artist and educator Glen Kaufman measure 4.9 linear feet and 0.124 GB and date from 1957-2011. The papers primarily document his travels and student work through biographical material, journals, printed materials, digital photographs and artwork. Included are 15 travel journals, two handwoven knotted pile rug samples, and two sketchbooks. An unprocessed addition of 3.8 linear feet donated in 2015 includes biographical material, professional correspondence, teaching files, photographs of Kaufman and works of art, works of art including sketches and weaving samples, and printed material.
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Kramer, Carol, 1943-2002
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1943-2002,
bulk 1961-2002
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31 Linear feet (64 boxes, 2 cassette tapes, 1 oversize box, 1 map drawer)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.2006-14
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National Anthropological Archives
The bulk of these papers document the professional life of Carol Kramer, a leading figure in ethnoarchaeology, specializing in the Middle East and South Asia. She was also a major advocate for the professional development of women in anthropology and archaeology. Dating 1943-2002, the collection includes field notes, writings, correspondence, daily planners, teaching files, photographs, sound recordings, maps, computer disks, and botanical specimens. Her ethnoarchaeological research in "Shahabad" (a.k.a. "Aliabad") in Iran and in Rajasthan, India is well-represented in the collection.
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1984-1999
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8.69 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-180
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of materials created and maintained by Milo Cleveland Beach, Director, 1987-2001, documenting exhibition planning and production, including "Chinese Scholar's Studio: Artistic Life in the Late Ming Period," "Rise to Power: Art of Ancient Japan," "Timur and the Princely Vision," "Yani: The Brush of Innocence," "Crushed ...
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1932, 1944-1956, 1965-1977, 1982-1987
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-008
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting publications produced by the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Materials include Freer Gallery of Art booklets, brochures, sales catalogues, leaflets, and other publications.
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1986-1997
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-002
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the development and financing of all aspects of exhibitions. The records were created and maintained by Sarah Newmeyer, Assistant Director, Administrative Division. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, exhibit proposals, funding proposals, budgets, publicity materials, meeting agendas, exhibition schedules, cont...
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Palestine Exploration Fund
- Dates:
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circa 1890-1895
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56 Mounted prints (albumen)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.158
- Repository:
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs collected by the Palestine Exploration Fund depicting sites and peoples in Syria, Israel, and Palestine that relate to Biblical events. Sites include the Great Mosque in Damascus, Nazareth, a Samaritan camp, remains of synagogues, Mount Gerizim, and Jerusalem. The photographs, which were either made or funded by members of the Palesti...
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- Dates:
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1987-1998
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9.5 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-011
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document education programs and products produced in conjunction with exhibitions. Materials include education program files, program and teacher evaluations, exhibition activity books and guides for children, teacher packets - including slides and photographs, visitor and tour surveys, accessibility records, press releases, pres...
