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White, Robert, 1921-2002
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1889-2003
bulk 1915-2003
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8.4 Linear feet
0.846 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.whiterobe
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York sculptor Robert White measure 8.4 linear feet and 0.846 GB and date from 1889-2003, with the bulk of the material from 1915-2003. The collection documents White's varied career as a sculptor, educator, painter, and illustrator through biographical material; extensive correspondence; project files; personal business records; notes and writings; sketchbooks and sketches by Robert White and others; printed and digital material; audiovisual material; artifacts; and photographs.
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Faulkner, Barry, 1881-1966
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circa 1858-1973
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2.82 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.faulbarr
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Archives of American Art
The papers of muralist, painter, and teacher Barry Faulkner measure 2.82 linear feet and date from circa 1858-1973. Faulkner's career; his relationships with family, friends, and fellow-artists; and his thoughts on art and artists are documented in biographical materials, correspondence, writings, sketchbooks, five diaries, two photograph albums and photographs, and one scrapbook. Correspondents include family members, Witter Bynner, Ann and Eric Gugler, Leon Kroll, Isabel Manship, James Johnson Sweeney, Maxfield Parrish and others. An unprocessed addition to the collection dating 1942 includes a one page letter mounted on board from Maxfield Parrish to Barry Faulkner.
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circa 1940-1980
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 543
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of personnel files of curators and museum specialists of the Department of Paleobiology, circa 1940-1980. These files include correspondence, biographical sketches, and curricula vitae of the curators and museum specialists. Also included in these records are photographs. Curators and museum specialists included in these...
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circa 1932-2004
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19.72 cu. ft. (19 record storage boxes) (2 5x8 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-183
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The papers of Fred Lawrence Whipple (FLW) document his astronomical research; his professional work in the field of astronomy; and his career as Director of the SAO. They include correspondence with professional colleagues, amateur astronomers, SAO staff scientists, Smithsonian Institution officials, scientific societies and professional ...
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Knight, Gwendolyn
Lawrence, Jacob, 1917-2000
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1816
1914-2008
bulk 1973-2001
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25.35 Linear feet
0.001 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lawrjaco
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of African American painter and educator Jacob Lawrence and his wife, artist Gwendolyn Knight measure 25.35 linear feet and 0.001 GB date from 1914 to 2008, with one item from 1816 and the bulk of the material dating from 1973 to 2001. The collection includes biographical material; correspondence including condolence letters to Gwendolyn Knight after Jacob Lawrence's death; writings by Jacob Lawrence and others; printed and digital material; photographs; personal business records; artwork; records from the Jacob Lawrence Catalogue Raisonné Project; materials related to the Jacob and Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Foundation; professional files; and material related to awards and honors received by Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Provost
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1984-1996
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 00-045
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the Special Exhibition Fund (SEF) that distributes grants for significant exhibitions at the Smithsonian. These records date back to when SEF was first established by the Board of Regents and later administered by the offices of the Assistant Secretary for Museums, 1986-1992, the Assistant ...
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1941-2010
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-057
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the papers of Warren M. Robbins, founder and director emeritus of the Museum of African Art, later the National Museum of African Art. These papers document Robbins' work with museums, lectures, grant proposals, art acquisitions, exhibitions, publications, the Center for Cross-Cultural Communication, fund raising, ...
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Office of Public Affairs
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1969-1985
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 513
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records include exhibition catalogs, news releases, news clippings and articles from the serious and popular press, mailings, public correspondence seeking more information on artists and art-related topics, invitations to openings and other special events, and many photographs.
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Fleischman, Lawrence A. (Lawrence Arthur), 1925-1997
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1837-1984
bulk 1935-1979
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4.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fleilawr
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art collectors, art patrons, and philanthropists Lawrence and Barbara Fleischman measure 4.9 linear feet and date from 1837 to 1984, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1935-1979. The papers are comprised mostly of correspondence with artists, museums, and arts organizations. Also found are scattered biographical materials, artists' autograph letters purchased by the Fleischmans, exhibition files, notes and writings, printed material, and photographs.
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Kennedy Galleries
- Dates:
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1864-circa 1983
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1.28 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fleimart
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Kennedy Galleries Miscellaneous Records date from 1864 - circa 1983 and measure 1.28 linear feet. These scattered records were compiled by gallery owner Martha Fleischman and relate to art collections and artists historically represented by or associated with the gallery. The collection includes a few letters, one essay, reports, ledger pages, a certificate, printed materials, and photographs of artists and artwork, particularly artwork by Walt Kuhn.