Henry-Russell Hitchcock papers
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Hitchcock, Henry-Russell, 1903-1987
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1919-1987
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24.8 Linear Feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hitchenp
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of architectural historian, author, critic, teacher, and museum director, Henry-Russell Hitchcock, date from 1919-1987 and measure 24.8 linear feet. Almost all of the collection is comprised of Hitchcock's correspondence files relating to academic research, teaching, curatorial interests, and professional associations. Letters are from prominent architectural historians, architects, artists, preservationists, museum directors and curators, and family and friends. Also found are two feet of writings by Hitchcock and others, scattered biographical information, printed material, and photographs of Hitchcock and architecture.
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McCoy, Esther
- Dates:
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circa 1876-1990
bulk 1938-1989
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44.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mccoesth
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Southern California architectural historian, critic, and writer Esther McCoy measure 44.4 linear feet and date from 1876 to 1990 (bulk 1938-1989). The collection documents McCoy's career, as well as her family and personal life through biographical material, extensive correspondence, personal and professional writings, project files, Southern California architects' files, clippings and other printed material, a large collection of photographs and slides, and taped interviews of Southern California modern architects.
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McCray, Porter A., 1908-2000
- Dates:
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1936-1989
- Size:
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12.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mccrport
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York City arts administrator Porter A. McCray measure 12.3 linear feet and date from 1936 to 1989. The papers include scattered biographical materials, correspondence, and writings and notes. The bulk of the collection consists of professional files documenting his advisory and consulting work for museums, institutions, organizations, and foundations. Also found within the collection are printed materials and photographs of McCray and artwork.
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Watkins, C. Malcolm
- Dates:
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1935-1979 and undated
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3.6 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7322
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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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National Museum of American History, Dept. of Social and Cultural History
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1981-1985
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 86-155
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document research for the major permanent exhibition in the museum, "After the Revolution: Everyday Life in America, 1780-1800," which opened in 1985. Included are scripts; contracted research reports by non-museum historians; graphics files for logos and stationery; public relations and educational training files; departmental ...
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Washburn, Wilcomb E
- Dates:
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1915, 1933-1994
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24 cu. ft. (24 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession T91025
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of papers documenting aspects of the career of Wilcomb E. Washburn, a historian and a teacher of American political and cultural history. He held positions at the National Museum for American History, Division of Political History and later at the Smithsonian Institution, Office of American Studies. Materials include ...
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National Museum of History and Technology, Office of the Director
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1944-1975
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13.3 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 276
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records partially cover the administration of Alexander Wetmore and A. Remington Kellogg as directors of the United States National Museum; more fully the tenures of Frank A. Taylor, John C. Ewers and Robert P. Multhauf, as directors of the Museum of History and Technology (MHT); and Daniel J. Boorstin and Brooke Hindle, as directors ...
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Architectural League of New York
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1880s-1974
- Size:
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114.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.archleag
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The records of the Architectural League of New York measure 114.9 linear feet and date from 1880s-1974 (bulk 1927-1968). The League's mission "to advance the art of architecture" is documented through administrative and business records, committee records and officers' files, exhibition files, records of functions and events, correspondence, publicity files, photographs, lantern slides, and 16 scrapbooks.
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Langsner, Jules, 1911-1967
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circa 1910s-1998
bulk 1950-1967
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4.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.langjule
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Archives of American Art
The papers of southern California contemporary art curator, critic, and historian Jules Langsner measure 4.4 linear feet and date from circa 1910s-1998, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1950-1967. Found within the papers are biographical material; correspondence with family, friends, and colleagues; writings normal="1941"> travel, and works of art; and audio recordings of Langsner's lectures and eulogies given at his funeral.
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De Ferrari, Gabriella
New School University
- Dates:
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1931-2011
bulk 1975-2011
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7.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.defemari
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian Gabriella De Ferrari measure 7.7 linear feet and date from 1931-2011, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1975-2011. The collection provides an overview of her activities as an arts administrator, writer, and philanthropist through biographical materials, correspondence, interviews, extensive writings and notes, subject files, printed material, scrapbooks, and photographs.