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Hervey, Wilna, 1894-1979
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1883-1985
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4.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hervwiln
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Archives of American Art
The papers of artist and silent film actress Wilna Hervey and her lifelong companion painter Nan Mason date from 1883 through 1985 and measure 4.9 linear feet. The collection is comprised mostly of letters to Hervey and Mason from friends, colleagues, and Mason's father, Dan Mason, also a silent film actor. Also found are personal photographs and snapshots, Hervey's handwritten memoirs, as well as twelve folders of Dan Mason's papers.
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Chanin, Arnold
- Dates:
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1969-2007
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121 Photographic prints (b&w ; color, 8 x 10 in. 11 x 14 in.)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.chanarno
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Archives of American Art
Photographs of Southern California artists, taken by Arnold Chanin.
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circa 1860s-1970
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1 Print (photogravure)
8 Prints (halftone (including one newspaper clipping))
124 Prints (circa, silver gelatin, albumen, and platinum)
50 Copy prints (circa)
3 copper printing plates
1 Color print
1 Print (wood engraving)
3 Copy negatives (glass)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.33
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National Anthropological Archives
This collection is an artificial collection of photographs, copper plates, and a few notes, all of which depict or relate to anthropologists, many of which were associated with the Bureau of American Ethnology. Included are portraits of Franz Boas, Q. M. Bond, Arno B. Cammerer, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Edwin Hamilton Davis, J. Woodbridge Davis, Fra...
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William Henry Holmes Papers
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Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933
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1870-1931
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2.16 cu. ft. (4 document boxes) (1 folder oversize material) (8 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7084
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers include Holmes' personal and professional correspondence, including correspondence between other scientists, which was collected by Holmes in connection with his research. The correspondence mainly documents Holmes' research in American ethnology and archeology but also includes material dealing with international scientific ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Meteorites
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1963-1970 and undated
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4.5 cu. ft. (9 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 269
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of correspondence documenting the operation of the Division of Meteorites, 1963-1970. The correspondence is both incoming and outgoing and concerns the identification and acquisition of specimens; the publication of scientific manuscripts; exhibits; participation in professional societies; and divisional administratio...
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Blanch, Gertrude
Bloch, Richard M.
Bradburn, James
Brainerd, John G.
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1969-1973, 1977
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43.5 Cubic feet (158 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0196
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Computer Oral History Collection (1969-1973, 1977), was a cooperative project of the American Federation of Information Processing Societies (AFIPS) and the Smithsonian Institution. This project began in 1967 with the main objective to collect, document, house, and make available for research source material surrounding the development of the computer.
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Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. Office of the Director
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1967-1991
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 626
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The records of the Director of the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program document the administration and operations of the organization. They contain correspondence and memoranda concerning the budget, fiscal planning, and fundraising, as well as lectures, seminars, and performances offered by RAP. The files also include contact sheets s...
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Cox, Gardner, 1906-1988
Massachusetts Art Commission
Portraits (Firm: New York, N.Y.)
Putnam & Cox (Boston, Mass.)
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1920-1995
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7.8 Linear feet ((on 9 microfilm reels))
12 Linear feet (Addition)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.coxgard
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Biographical material, correspondence, business records, extensive portrait files, sketches and drawings, notes and writings, art works, subject files, printed materials, photographs, audio-visual material and palette samples relate chiefly to Cox's career as a portrait painter.
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Washington, James W., 1911-2000
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1938-1989
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2.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.washjame
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of artist James W. Washington, Jr. measure 2.3 linear feet and date from 1938 to 1989. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, writings, professional records, material related to the Artists Equity Association, printed material, and photographic material.
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Alexander, Robert
Temple of Man (Venice, Calif.)
- Dates:
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1938-2015
1938-2015
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11.7 Linear feet
1.01 Gigabytes
11.7 Linear feet
1.01 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.alexbob
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of poet, artist, and ordained priest Robert Alexander and the records of Venice, California's Temple of Man measure 11.7 linear feet and 1.01 GB, and date from 1938-2015. The papers and records document Alexander and the Temple of Man, which he founded in 1960 to serve as a meeting place for a community of artists, poets, and musicians. The collection contains biographical material pertaining to Alexander, Temple of Man administrative records, correspondence and artists files, project files, printed material, and photographic material.