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Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology
McGee, W J, 1853-1912
Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Harrington, John Peabody, 1884-1961
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Ca. 1877; and 1903-1911
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1 Portfolio
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS3898
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National Anthropological Archives
Folder 1: Powell to Whitney, July 17, 1877 (Copy) Whiteney to Powell, July 25, 1877 (Draft) Powell to Whitney, July 31, 1877 (Draft) List of vowel and consonant symbols, with definitions, from Whitney (so identified in George Gibb's hand--MCB); undated copy of draft of Whitneyʹs manuscript which is also in the Yale manuscripts. It was subsequently ...
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Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney papers
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Whitney, Gertrude Vanderbilt, 1875-1942
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1851-1975
bulk 1888-1942
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36.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.whitgert
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Archives of American Art
The Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney papers measure approximately 36.1 linear feet and date from 1851 to 1975, with the bulk of the material dating from 1888 to 1942. The collection documents the life and work of the art patron and sculptor, especially her promotion of American art and artists, her philanthropy and war relief work, her commissions for memorial sculpture, and her creative writing. Papers include correspondence, journals, writings, project files, scrapbooks, photographs, artwork, printed material, two sound recordings, and miscellaneous personal papers.
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Wilde, John, 1919-2006
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1935-2011
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21.3 Linear feet
0.008 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wildjohn
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Wisconsin painter, educator, and draftsman John Wilde measure 21.3 linear feet and 0.008 GB and date from 1935 to 2011. The papers consist of biographical material, correspondence, interviews, writings and notes, 27 journals, personal business records, exhibition files, two scrapbooks, photographic materials, six sketchbooks, artwork, and nearly 90 limited edition, letterpress artist collaboration books – many that include artwork contributed by Wilde.
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Stone, Benjamin, 1838-1914
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circa 1862-1907
bulk circa 1862-1871
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170 Items (circa 170 enlarged prints from microfilm)
1 Roll (microfilm)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.R4859
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National Anthropological Archives
Microfilm of the Benjamin Stone collection of photographs relating to Britain and Europe, North America, South America, Africa, India, and Australasia. Prints made from the microfilm are mostly of portraits of American Indians and some field images relating to delegations, expeditions, dwellings, and the 1862 Sioux uprising in Minnesota. They inc...
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June 12, 1939, through April 22, 1940
bulk June 28, 1939, through July 4, 1939
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0.33 Cubic feet (1 scrapbook)
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- NASM.XXXX.0309
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of a scrapbook, "To Europe By Air," assembled by railroad executive William J. Eck to document his trip June 28 to July 4, 1939, on Pan American Airways' (PAA) first transatlantic passenger flight on the Boeing Model 314 Clipper "Dixie Clipper" flying boat and containing information on its crew, passengers, and ports of call.
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American Art Research Council
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1935-1956
bulk 1942-1947
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3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.amerartr
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Archives of American Art
The records of the American Art Research Council, a cooperative research group headquartered at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, measure 3 linear feet and date from 1935 to 1956. The records include Chairman Juliana Force's correspondence, administrative correspondence, advisory committee files, miscellaneous administrative files, scattered financial records, and printed materials.
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1871-1912
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1,195 Prints (albumen, silver gelatin, and platinum)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.37
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs of geologic features and the natural environment of the American West, Alaska, and Mexico, most of which were created during government surveys and the expansion of railroads during the 1800s. There are also photographs collected and made by individuals who worked or traveled in the west. Depicted locales include Alaska, Arizona, Brit...
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Duveen, Albert
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[ca. 1831-1950]
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5 Microfilm reels
- Collection ID:
- AAA.duvealbe2
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Archives of American Art
Files on ca. 150 American artists and art subjects, selected from Duveen's art reference files. Included are photographs of paintings in other collections, auction and exhibition catalogs, miscellaneous publications.
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Benn, Ben, 1884-
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1905-1993
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6.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bennben
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Archives of American Art
The papers of modernist painter Ben Benn measure 6.3 linear feet and date from 1906 through 1977, with the bulk of the papers dating from circa 1920 - circa 1970. The collection includes correspondence between Benn and his wife Velida Benn and letters from Oscar Bluemner, Max Weber, Joseph Stella, and other artists. Also found are sketches, sketchbooks, diaries, scrapbooks, personal business records, clippings, photographs, exhibition catalogs, art journals, and auction catalogs. Some of the printed material is quite rare.
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George Eastman House
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mid-19th - early 20th century
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248 Negatives (circa, 35mm)
248 Copy prints (circa)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.R79
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National Anthropological Archives
Copies of photogaphs selected from the George Eastman House collection by Bureau of American Ethnology archivist Margaret Blaker in 1962. Many of the photographs are individual or group portraits of American Indians and some highlight pottery, baskets, and cradleboards. There are also images of American Indian dwellings, including tipis and hogans;...
