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Herzfeld, Ernst, 1879-1948
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1903-1947
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150 Linear feet (circa 30,000 items)
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A.06
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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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Kaufman, Glen
- Dates:
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1957-2011
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4.9 Linear feet
0.124 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kaufglen
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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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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Director
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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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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Assistant Director, Finance and Administration
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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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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Publications Department
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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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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Department of Education
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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...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of Conference Services
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circa 1987-1989
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 91-128
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting conferences produced by the Office of Conference Services (OCS) 987 to 1989. Includes correspondence and memoranda pertaining to conference/symposium planning, catering food functions, special events, hotel accommodations for participants, volunteers, fund raising; session schedule sheets; mailing...
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of the Director
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1981-2000
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15.5 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-174
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Milo Cleveland Beach, Director, 1987-2001, documenting participation in professional associations; donations to endowment funds; events held for, or by, the Freer Gallery of Art (FGA); development; fellowships and grants; affiliated museums, universities, and institutions; strategic ...
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Harold Weston papers
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Weston, Harold, 1894-1972
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1894-1978
bulk 1912-1972
- Size:
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24.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.westharo
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of modernist painter and activist Harold Weston (1894-1972) date from 1894 to 1978 and measure 24.3 linear feet. The papers focus on Weston's painting career and his involvement with humanitarian and artistic causes. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, personal business records, association and organization records, commission and project files, materials relating to Weston's book Freedom in the Wilds, writings, artwork, printed materials, two scrapbooks, and photographs.