Elaine Ostroff Universal Design Papers
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Ostroff, Elaine
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1965 - 2009
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16 Cubic feet (37 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1356
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents activist and educator Elaine Ostroff who advocated for improved access for people with disabilities in public places, co-founded the Adaptive Environments Center and who taught universal design in several institutions.
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Nevinger, Donald
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[ca. 1960s-1980s]
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0.72 Cubic feet ((2 letter document boxes))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2001.0012
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of engineer's data and notes relating to mostly unmanned (drone) aircraft. Included in the notebooks are also articles, papers, and reports gleaned from a variety of sources.
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International Standards Organization (ISO).
Bemer, Robert M.
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1958-1979
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4.6 Cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0310
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Correspondence, reports, publications, meeting minutes, and bulletins of standards committees relating to ALGOL, COBOL, and the International Standards Organization (ISO) subcommittee on character sets (ANSI X3L2). The ALGOL records include correspondence to the ALGOL Maintenance Subcommittee (Association for Computing Machinery) and information a...
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Fleming, William A., 1921-
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1961-1962
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0.45 Cubic feet ((1 legal document box))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1993.0033
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of the following reports relating to the early planning and development of the Apollo Missions: "The Long Range Plan;" "National Launch Vehicle Data Summary;" "Large Launch Vehicle Planning Group;" "A Summary of Various Vehicle Systems for the Manned Lunar Landing Mission;" "A Feasible Approach for An Early Manned Lunar Lan...
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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1960, 1978-2000
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-303
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administration of the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH), previously known as the Office of Folklife Programs, 1978-1991, and the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies, 1992-1999, during the tenure of Richard Kurin. Kurin served as the Deputy Director, 1985-1987; ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Architectural History and Historic Preservation
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circa 1960-2000
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24.5 cu. ft. (49 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-007
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of information files, original reports and correspondence, papers and articles, and other background material on Smithsonian buildings. Most records document the Smithsonian Institution Building ("Castle"). There are a few files on the Arts & Industries Building and other Smithsonian facilities. These records were ...
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National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research
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1960-2000
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-167
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Devra G. Kleiman documenting interactions with scientists, students, educators, and Department of Zoological Research staff. Kleiman served as Scientist, 1972-1982; Acting Assistant Director for Animal Programs, 1982-1983; Assistant Director for Animal Programs, 1983-1984; Assistant ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of Facilities Operations
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1960, 1971-2000
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-255
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of images of facilities and collections maintained by the National Museum of Natural History. Images primarily depict the Natural History Building and the Museum Support Center and document the moving and storage of collections. Some images document staff, events, or equipment. Photographic materials include prints, ...
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United Transportation Union
Nelsen, Malcolm H.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Briers, Kenneth A.
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1950s-1960s
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4.6 Cubic feet (14 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1173
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection relates to Nelson's work with railroad labor unions, including the United Transportation Union and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. The collection includes grievance files, bylaws of committees of the unions, meeting minutes and reports of those committees, company newsletters, and internal memoranda.
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Begun, S. Joseph (Semi Joseph), 1905-1995
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1888-2000
bulk 1927-1995
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21 Cubic feet (46 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0535
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Semi Joseph Begun was a pioneer in magnetic recording. The papers document Begun's professional career in the field of magnetic recording.
