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National Museum of American Art. Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1968-1989
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-102
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of exhibition records produced by the Office of Public Affairs, National Museum of American Art (NMAA). These records include outgoing and incoming correspondence of Margery Byers, former Chief of the office of Public Affairs, from 1977 to 1989; NMAA exhibition publications, brochures, and posters; lists of exhibition ...
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Jenkins, Paul, 1923-2012
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circa 1915-2010
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11.1 Linear Feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.jenkpaul2
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of abstract expressionist painter and playwright Paul Jenkins measure 11.1 linear feet and date from circa 1915 to 2010. Jenkins's career in New York and Paris is documented through biographical material, family papers, correspondence, writings, personal business records, printed material, photographs of Jenkins in his studio and at various events, and original artwork by Jenkins and others.
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Emmet family papers
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Emmet family
- Dates:
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1792-1989
bulk 1851-1989
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9.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.emmefami
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Emmet Family papers document the lives and careers of two generations of the Emmet family from New Rochelle, New York and Stockbridge, Massachusetts, whose artistic talents flourished during the later 19th through the mid-20th centuries. The collection dates from 1792 to 1989, with the bulk of the material dating from 1851-1989, and measures 9.1 linear feet. Through biographical material, two diaries, correspondence, writings and notes, exhibition files, business records, printed material, two scrapbooks, artwork, and photographs of family, friends, exhibitions, and artwork, the papers provide both a rich overview and detailed insights into the daily lives, relationships, and careers of many members of the family. The collection focuses in particular on sisters Lydia Field Emmet, Jane Erin Emmet de Glehn, and Rosina Emmet Sherwood, their mother, Julia Colt Pierson Emmet, and their cousin Ellen Gertrude "Bay" Emmet, all noted painters and illustrators.
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Warshaw, Isadore, d. 1969
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1902-1956
undated
bulk 1936-1942
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1.13 Cubic feet (consisting of 2.5 boxes.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.Madison
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A New York bookseller, Warshaw assembled this collection over nearly fifty years. The Warshaw Collection of Business Americana: Madison, James forms part of the Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Subseries 1.1: Subject Categories. The Subject Categories subseries is divided into 470 subject categories based on those created by Mr. Warshaw. These subject categories include topical subjects, types or forms of material, people, organizations, historical events, and other categories. An overview to the entire Warshaw collection is available here: Warshaw Collection of Business Americana
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Davis, Luther
Davis, Joan Bassie
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1916-2007, undated
bulk 1936-2007
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14 Cubic feet (40 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1148
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Luther Davis (1916-2008) was an awarding winning writer, playwright and screenwriter. He won a Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award in 1954 for the musical Kismet. He was the playwright for Lady in a Cage, and Grand Hotel and many other productions.
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Barney, Alice Pike, 1857-1931
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circa 1889-1995
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15.63 cu. ft. (26 document boxes) (4 12x17 boxes) (1 21x25 box) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7473
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Shimono, Sab
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1948-2013
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15 Cubic feet (19 boxes, 1 map-folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1379
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the career of Saburo "Sab" Shimono, an American actor of Japanese descent.
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Cruz, Emilio, 1938-
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1961-2008
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5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cruzemil
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of artist and writer Emilio Cruz measure 5 linear feet and date from 1961 to 2008. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, writings, personal business records, exhibition and project files, printed material, and photographic material.
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Roberts, Mary Fanton, 1871-1956
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1880-1956
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3.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.robemary
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art writer and editor Mary Fanton Roberts measure 3.8 linear feet and are dated 1880 to 1956. The bulk of this collection is Roberts' correspondence with numerous important artists, dancers, actors, writers, and musicians of the day. Also found are scattered biographical materials, family correspondence, writings, printed material, photographs and artwork.
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Battcock, Gregory, 1937-
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1952-circa 1980
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10.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.battgreg
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York art critic, writer, educator, and painter, Gregory Battcock, measure 10.6 linear feet and date from 1952 to circa 1980. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, published and unpublished writings, artists' files, personal business records, printed materials, scrapbooks, photographic materials, and artifacts that detail his involvement in both the mainstream and fringe art scenes of the 1970s.