William Rigby Jacobs (Arctic Search and Rescue Unit) Scrapbook
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Jacobs, William Rigby, 1906-1957
- Dates:
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1942-1945, 1998-1999, 2004
bulk 1942-1945
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0.27 Cubic feet (1 small flatbox, 1 VHS tape)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2003.0050
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of one scrapbook and some additional materials relating to Dr. William R. Jacobs and his service in the Alaskan Air Transport Command (Arctic Search and Rescue Unit) during World War II.
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Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative
- Dates:
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2010-2014
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 19-141
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the Haiti Cultural Recovery Project that works to rescue, recover, safeguard and help restore Haitian artwork, artifacts, documents, media and architectural features damaged and endangered by the January 12, 2010, earthquake and its aftermath. The project was established by Richard Kurin, Under ...
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Heritage Preservation (Organization)
- Dates:
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2001-2013
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1.2 Linear feet
10.68 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.heripres
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The records of Heritage Preservation's Rescue Public Murals program measure 1.2 linear feet and 10.68 GB and date from 2001 to 2013. The collection documents the assessment, restoration, and advocacy of several public outdoor murals throughout the country. Included are administrative records and project files containing email correspondence, project forms, press materials, photographs, technical specifications, and electronic records.
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Museum Programs
- Dates:
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1974-1987
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-152
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the storage of U.S. Capitol sculptures at the Smithsonian. The statues were removed from the east front of the Capitol in 1958 and stored at the Capitol Power Plant until 1974, when the Smithsonian provided temporary storage for the deteriorating works. Statues included "Discovery of America," ...
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bulk 1942
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0.05 Cubic feet ((1 folder)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0755
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of eight 120 mm negatives that feature Edward V. "Eddie" Rickenbacker on the final leg of his South Pacific inspection tour of 1942, resumed only days after his rescue at sea after a previous transport plane, a Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress, s/n 40-3089, went down in the Pacific. Also pictured are Major Charles E. Shelton an...
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Jennewein, Carl Paul, 1890-
- Dates:
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1910-1977
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13.9 Linear feet ((on 20 microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.jenncarl
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
REEL 1467: Drawings, sketches, renderings, and designs, 1916-1976, for the following commissions: Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service, Brooklyn Central Library, the Finance Building of Harrisburg, Pa., and the Jefferson Memorial in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Trego, William T., 1859-1909
- Dates:
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1985
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2 Items ((on partial microfilm reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.tregwill
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
A photograph of a study for Trego's painting RESCUE OF THE COLORS, and one of Trego in his North Wales, Pennsylvania studio at work on one of his series of MADONNA AND CHILD, ca. 1904-1905. (Original paintings are in the Bucks County Historical Society)
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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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Redding, Fred
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circa 1960-circa 2000
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18 Cubic feet (16 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2019.0032
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of approximately 15 cubic feet of papers, mostly reports and articles, written or collected by Fred W. Redding for his work on space system concepts for national defense and commercial space industry and services.
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Stewart, John P.
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bulk 1950s-2000s
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28 Cubic feet ((50 containers))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2013.0038
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of 28 cubic feet of photographic material, including an estimated 55,250 color slides and 41,300 black and white cut negatives of aircraft and airlines, predominately shot by John P. Stewart.