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Washington, Rico, Music Journalist
Yanagawa, Shino, Photographer
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2009-2011
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4 Linear feet (2 boxes; 4 linear ft., 3.58 GB)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-103
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition exploring the varied stigmas and stereotypes applied to New York City's Housing Authority sites and the residents (past and present) who live in them. Journalist Rico Washington and photographer Shino Yanagawa collaborated on this exhibit which offers an in-depth look at how New York City public housing has impacted society-at-large by producing some of the world's most influential and dynamic artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, politicians, and thinkers. It was exhibited at the World Festival of Black Arts and Culture in Dakar, Senegal, 2010, at the Gordon Parks Gallery at the College of New Rochelle (NY), 2013, and the Brooklyn Historical Society from 2014-2015.
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Cancel, Luis R.
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circa 1900-1998
bulk 1970-1996
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10.1 Linear feet
0.947 Gigabytes (ER01-ER04)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cancluis
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Puerto Rican arts administrator and artist Luis Cancel measure 10.1 linear feet and .947 gigabytes and date from circa 1900 to 1998 with the bulk of the material dating from 1970 to 1996. The collection is comprised of biographical material, professional files, arts administration records documenting his directorship at the Bronx Museum of the Arts and as Commissioner for the Department of Cultural Affairs in New York, subject and artist's files, files for the exhibition Legacy / Legado, printed materials, word processing documents, digital photographs, and unidentified sound recordings.
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National Museum of the American Indian. Office of Education and Museum Programs. Publications Office
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2006-2007
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-133
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of reference set copies of the following publications: Identity by Design: Tradition, Change, and Celebration in Native Women's Dresses, which accompanied a major exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian; Off the Map: Landscape and the Native Imagination, issued in conjunction with the exhibition of...
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Breuer, Marcel, 1902-
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1920-1986
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37.6 Linear feet
0.14 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.breumarc
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Marcel Breuer papers, 1920-1986, contain biographical material, correspondence, business and financial records, interviews, notes, writings, sketches, project files, exhibition files, photographs, and printed material that document the career of architect and designer Marcel Breuer.
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Sklarek, Norma Merrick, 1926-2012
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1944-2008
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4.8 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAAHC.A2018.23
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Norma Merrick Sklarek Archival Collection documents the prestigious and groundbreaking career of one of the early women architects who also broke ground for African American architects as well. The collection highlights Sklarek's journey and accomplishments as she paved the way for future women architects and architects of color. The collectio...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
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1966, 1979-1980, 1985-1995, 1998-2007
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-147
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of materials maintained by Kathryn B. Lindeman, Director of Publications, in regards to the implementation and coordination of the Visual Identity Program and its system of logos at the Smithsonian Institution (SI). Early in 1998, Smithsonian Institution Secretary I. Michael Heyman engaged the design firm of Chermayeff ...
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Landor Associates
Landor, Walter
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circa 1930-1994
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146 Cubic Feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0500
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the career of designer Walter Landor and the significant body of commercial imagery and packaging produced by Landor Associates design firm. Contains corporate and business records of Landor Associates, personal papers of Landor, oral history interviews, films, videotapes, and other audiovisual resources.
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National Museum of African Art. Curatorial
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1981-2011
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17 cu. ft. (17 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-375
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession documents closed, denied, and unfinished exhibitions at the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA). These records contain correspondence, research, notes, checklists, label texts, brochures, floor plans and designs, clippings, loan information, photographs, slides, transparencies, and negatives. Some materials are in electronic ...
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Pach, Walter, 1883-1958
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1857-1980
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20.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.pachwalt2
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York artist, critic, historian, writer, art consultant and curator Walter Pach, measure 20.7 linear feet and date from 1857-1980. The collection documents Pach's promotion of modernism through his role in the landmark 1913 Armory Show, his relationships with artists and art-world figures and his extensive writings on art. Records include biographical material, correspondence with family, friends and colleagues including noted artists, handwritten and edited versions of manuscripts by Pach, diaries and journals, business records, printed material, scrapbooks, sketchbooks and artwork by Pach and others, and photographs of Pach and his family, friends, and colleagues. The collection also includes 12 linear feet of selections from Walter Pach's library.
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Levi, Julian E. (Julian Edwin), 1900-1982
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1846-1981
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6.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.levijuli
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter and teacher Julian E. (Edwin) Levi date from 1846 to 1981, and comprise 6.9 linear feet. They include biographical information and extensive correspondence with museums and galleries, as well as letters written to his family, circa 1927, while Levi was living in Paris. Also found within the papers are scattered drawings and sketches by Levi, writings and notes, financial records, two scrapbooks, printed material, miscellaneous records and photographs that document Levi's professional career and personal life.