Princeton University Poster Collection
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Princeton University
- Dates:
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1863-1950
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135 Cubic feet (10,690 posters)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0433
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Primarily war-related posters.
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- Dates:
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1950-1960
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47 prints (visual works) ((1 box), black & white, 11 x 14 cm. or smaller)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1985-002
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
The photographs document a variety of art works created by Africans. Objects depicted include boxes, bracelets, figures, gold weights, headrests, heads, masks, pendants, stools, and trumpets. Peoples and kingdoms represented include Anyi, Asante, Bamum, Bangwa, Baule, Benin, Chokwe, Fang (Pahouin), Fon, Ife, Lega, Luba, Mende, Nok, Pende and Yoruba. Princeton University staff assembled the collection to illustrate the publications entitled, African Folktales & Sculpture, ed. by Paul Radin (New York: Pantheon Books, 1952). Photographers represented include Ina Bundy, Eliot Elisofon, Walker Evans and Man Ray.
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Princeton University. Institute for Advanced Study Computer Project
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1950-1957.
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0.7 Cubic feet (3 boxes
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- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0401
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the Electronic Computer Project, 1950-1957 at the Institute for Advanced Study. The goal of the project was to build a computer that would be a general-purpose postwar tool for various branches of scientific research.
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Hatcher, J. B. (John Bell), 1861-1904
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1896-1899
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22 mounted prints (silver gelatin and albumen)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.124
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs made in Patagonia by John Bell Hatcher during his expeditions to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. They document Tehuelche and Yahgan Indians, dwellings, and the natural environment.
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Bigelow, Elizabeth Merkelson
Bigelow, Julian
Princeton University. Institute for Advanced Study Computer Project
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1949-1961.
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2 Cubic feet (3 boxes, 1 folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0815
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Correspondence, personal notes, articles, drawings, photographs, and published reports documenting the IAS Electronic Computer Project.
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
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1910-2011
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11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-107
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection consists of the papers of Donald Baird (1926-2011), paleontologist, anthropologist, geologist, and seventeenth and eighteenth century firearms authority. He became a member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology in 1949 (Vice President, 1983-1984; President, 1984-1985; Honorary Life Member, 1991; J. T. Gregory Award, 1996). ...
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Stella, Frank
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1941-1993
bulk 1978-1989
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12.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.stelfran
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Frank Stella papers measure 12.4 linear feet and date from 1941 to 1993, with the bulk of the records spanning the period 1978 to 1989. The collection documents the professional and personal life of abstract artist, Frank Stella. Among the papers are correspondence, a small cache of records from his years as an undergraduate at Princeton University, writings by and about Stella, interview transcripts, sketchbooks, registers and inventories, financial records, printed matter, and photographs.
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Meiss, Millard, 1904-1975
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circa 1918-circa 1977
bulk 1950-1975
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11.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.meismill
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian, writer, and educator Millard Meiss measure 11.4 linear feet and date from circa 1918 to circa 1977, with the bulk of the material dating from 1950 to 1975. The papers are comprised of biographical material, correspondence, writing projects and lectures, and professional files that document his post World War II work as chairman of the American Committee for the Restoration of Italian Monuments, among other work.
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King, George B., 1905-1939
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1919-1939
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0.51 Cubic feet ((1 flatbox) (1 folder))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1994.0026
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of a scrapbook containing photographs relating to King's aviation career, as well as some images of his family and Princeton University. There is also a photograph of the China Clipper, autographed by the crew, including King and the pilot, Captain Ed Musick.
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Rosenblum, Robert
- Dates:
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circa 1927-2009
bulk 1950-2006
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38.3 Linear feet
1.17 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.roserobe
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian, curator, and professor Robert Rosenblum measure 38.3 linear feet and 1.17 GB and date from circa 1927 to 2009, with the bulk dating from 1950 to 2006. They include biographical material, extensive personal and professional correspondence; lectures, writings, and writing project files by Rosenblum and others; exhibition files; research reference files; teaching files; personal business records; printed and digital material; photographs; and artwork.