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National Museum of American History. Division of Musical History
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circa 1954-1994
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64.08 cu. ft. (49 record storage boxes) (26 tall document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 485
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of curatorial and staff correspondence and memoranda pertaining to the Tower Concert series, exhibitions at the Hall of Musical Instruments, staff research and publications, organ building, acquisition of musical instruments, and funding for seminars and musical performance recordings. Also included are inquiries ...
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Taos Art Association (Taos, N.M.)
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1945-1979
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5 microfilm reels
- Collection ID:
- AAA.taosarta
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Archives of American Art
Files on 141 artists, 1945-1979. The files may contain biographical data, resumes, clippings, announcements, catalogs, price lists of work and notes. Also included are 4 files on exhibitions and organizations.
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Edley, Bernard J., 1925-1994
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1948-1949
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78 acetate negatives (black and white, 5 x 7 inches.)
35 Photographic prints (gelatin silver, 2 x 3 inches.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.001.026
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National Museum of the American Indian
This collection contains 78 black-and-white negatives and 35 gelatin silver prints taken by Bernard J. Edley in 1948-1949. The images depict scenes of everyday life among the Santa Cruz Indians of Quintana Roo State and the Tzotzil Indians of Chamula, Chiapas State. Also present are views of archaeological sites at Monte Alban and Mitla in Oaxaca State.
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Ferne, Hortense T., 1885-1976
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1932-1933
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180 acetate negatives (black and white, 5 x 7 inches.)
71 Photographic prints (gelatin silver, 10 x 13 inches.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.045
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National Museum of the American Indian
This collection contains 180 black-and-white acetate negatives and 71 gelatin silver prints taken by American artist Hortense Ferne. The images depict scenes of everyday life in the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Puebla, Morales, Guerrero and the Federal District, as well as the Teotihuacán archaeological site. A few images of San Jose Mission and the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, are also present.
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Avery, George W., 1880-1927
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1910
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7 negatives (photographic) (black and white.)
50 Photographic prints (black and white.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.001.022
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National Museum of the American Indian
This collection contains 50 black-and-white photographic prints and 7 negatives taken by George W. Avery during his time as an agent for the Museum of the American Indian. Taken in 1910 in the states of Sonora, Chihuahua and Sinaloa, Mexico, the images depict members of the Seri, Mayo and Tarahumara tribes.
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Wright, Hamilton M., Jr.
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circa 1923-1925, 1950-1970
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4,700 color slides (circa)
250 lantern slides (circa)
500 color transparencies (circa)
7 color prints (theatrical motion picture one-sheets)
9 Prints (silver gelatin)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.76-35
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs made by Hamilton Wright Jr. in Egypt, South Africa, India, Lebanon, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Hong Kong, Holland, Italy, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, Haiti, the Virgin Islands, Canada, Alaska, Colorado, and New Hampshire. They include images of modern and ancient structures and monuments, artifacts, industries, citi...
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Nusbaum, Jesse L. (Jesse Logan)
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1910-1928
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205 acetate negatives
25 albumen prints
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.001.012
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National Museum of the American Indian
Includes images from the excavations at Hawikku near Zuni Pueblo and Basketmaker's Cave in Kane County, Utah, as well as objects found at Cave Lakes, also in Kane County, Utah. Also included are views of Zuni Pueblo, Santa Clara Pueblo, Jemez Pueblo, Puye cliff dwellings, Pecos Mission and other views of Arizona and New Mexico.
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Bromberg, Ann
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1996
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5 Photographs (20 x 24 inches)
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.088
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National Museum of the American Indian
This collection contains 5 gelatin silver prints that were shot by photographer Ann Bromberg on the To'hajilee (Canoncito) Reservation, N.M. in 1996. The photographs depict informal, outdoor portraits of Diné (Navajo) sheepherder Dorothea Begay and include photographs of Begay posing with her sheep herd, walking outdoors, and standing next to an en...
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Silliman, Elton Ross, 1902-
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1930-1982
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1.35 Cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1989.0050
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of Elton Silliman's personal and business papers. The material consists of correspondence, photographs, and documents pertaining to airline operations during the period 1930-1960, as well as airport and hotel financial records. The material also includes club and society reports and membership lists.
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Wells, Cady, 1904-1954
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1913-1968
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4.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wellcady
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter Cady Wells measure 4.3 linear feet and date from 1913 to 1968. The collection provides a range of documentation of Wells' life and career, namely as a landscape artist in New Mexico and as a servicemember of the United States Army during World War II. Among these materials are twenty-two personal journals; correspondence with friends, family, and art organizations; preliminary sketches and watercolors; fourteen sketchbooks; photographs; printed material; biographical material; and documents related to his professional affiliations.