Allyn Cox papers
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Cox, Allyn, 1896-1982
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1856-1982
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11 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.coxally
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York, N.Y., and Washington, D.C. painter and muralist Allyn Cox measure 11 linear feet and date from 1856-1982. The collection documents Cox's personal and professional life through biographical material, family and general correspondence, writings and notes, research material, printed material, sketchbooks and loose sketches, and photographs. Photographs are of Cox at work, the Cox family, including Kenyon and Louise Cox, Cox's friends and colleagues, events, and Cox's artwork.
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National Society of Mural Painters (New York, N.Y.)
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1895 - circa 2007
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13.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.natimurp
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Archives of American Art
The records of the National Society of Mural Painters measure 13.1 linear feet and date from 1895 to circa 2007. The activities of the society are documented through administrative files, membership files, correspondence, committee files, exhibition and competition files, artist files, financial and legal records, printed material, a scrapbook, and photographic materials.
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National Museum of American History. Dwight D. Eisenhower Institute for Historical Research
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circa 1964-1984
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 377
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of a few files relating to NAFMAB, including some documents concerning its history, its project to raise the Union ship Tecumseh, and the later meetings of the Board. Most of the record unit consists of files of Pogue's activities, speeches, professional memberships, and relationships of the Institute with Smithsonian ...
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Tolman, Ruel P, (Ruel Pardee), b. 1878
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1909-1964
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0.5 linear meter.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7433
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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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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary, Special Assistant to the Secretary (Richard Hubbard Howland)
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1958-1985
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8.6 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 618
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records deal in some degree with Howland's work as Head Curator but mostly describe his assignment as a Special Assistant. Records include wide correspondence with furniture dealers, professional organizations, learned societies, historical preservation groups, and prospective donors. There is also some material documenting Howland's ...
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Anthropological Society of Washington (Washington, D.C.)
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1879-1993
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32 Boxes
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS4821
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National Anthropological Archives
The record of the Anthropological Society of Washington concern its organization, membership, and management of its business affairs. Records of its early meetings include not only minutes but also summaries--and at times almost complete papers--of its talks and discussions. Often these are manuscripts written by the speakers. There are also small quantities of documents concerning many of the national and local developments in which the society was involved. In addition, documents of the 1950s and 1960s concern the society's special publications and special programs that often involved appearances by outstanding anthropologists from outside Washington.
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Morrison, Joseph Paul Eldred
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1923-1973 and undated
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1.5 cu. ft. (3 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7376
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The largest portion of Morrison's papers consists of professional correspondence written and received between 1923 and 1973. It documents his research interests and the extent of his influence as an adviser and research editor to students and colleagues worldwide in malacological matters. In addition there are small groups of letters, not...
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McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948
American Rose Society
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1899-1974
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30 Cubic feet (2718 photographs: black and white; 448 glass lantern slides; 41 glass negatives; color records; plant patents; publications. )
- Collection ID:
- AAG.MCF
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Archives of American Gardens
The J. Horace McFarland Collection includes over 3,100 photographic images of private and public gardens throughout the United States, as well as some from foreign countries, dating from 1899 to 1963. Many of these images, generated for Mount Pleasant Press (later the J. Horace McFarland Company), were used to illustrate trade catalogs published by the firm as well as journal and newspaper articles. The collection also contains color records that were used as reference aids during the printing process, plant patents, and various publications of the McFarland Company.
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National Museum of American History. National Numismatic Collection
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circa 1921-1989
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26.91 cu. ft. (26 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box) (3 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 359
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to publications, exhibitions, acquisitions, numismatic conferences in foreign countries, and materials on loan; annual reports of the Division of Numismatics; budgetary files; American Numismatic Association convention information; exhibition scripts for the Hall of Monetary ...
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Oakley, Violet, 1874-1961
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1841-1981
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56.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.oaklviol
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, stained glass artist, and muralist Violet Oakley measure 56.4 linear feet and date from 1841-1981. Found within the papers are biographical materials; personal and business correspondence; writings, including essays, lectures, and project drafts; diaries and journals; financial material; artwork; printed material, including scrapbooks; and photographs, 3 albums, 322 glass plate negatives, and 1600 film negatives of Oakley, her family and friends, and her work.