Photographs of Karl Francis Theodore Bitter and Gustave Gerlach
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Gerlach, Margarett
- Dates:
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circa 1892-circa 1915
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0.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.gerlmarg
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Archives of American Art
The photographs and papers of sculptor Karl Francis Theodore Bitter and his pupil and colleague Gustave Gerlach measure 0.8 linear feet and date from circa 1892-circa 1915. The collection documents the work and studio practice of Bitter and Gerlach primarily through photographs and a photograph album, in addition to paper records including a proposal and lists of work completed for two international expositions, news clippings, and two drawings by Bitter on his personal stationary.
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Whipple, Fred Lawrence,
- Dates:
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1976
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4 audiotapes (reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9520
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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Kent, Rockwell, 1882-1971
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circa 1840-1993
bulk 1935-1961
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88 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kentrock
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Rockwell Kent papers measure 88.0 linear feet and date from circa 1840 to 1993 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1935 to 1961. The collection provides comprehensive coverage of Kent's career as a painter, illustrator, designer, writer, lecturer, traveler, political activist, and dairy farmer.
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Draper, Charles Stark, 1901-1987
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1941-1978
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1.36 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2001.0019
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Charles Stark Draper was the leading figure behind the use of inertial navigation in aircraft, spacecraft, ballistic missiles, and submarines. This collection of memorabilia largely relates to Draper's career at the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory, his contributions to the military, and to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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Curry, John Steuart, 1897-1946
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1848-1999
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10.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.currjohn
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, muralist, and illustrator John Steuart Curry, and Curry family papers, measure 10.1 linear feet and date from 1848 to 1999. Papers document his career and family history through certificates, correspondence, photographs, clippings, contracts, receipts, inventories, writings, notes, and other materials. The papers contain particularly rich documentation of Curry's period as artist-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin, from 1936 to 1946. Mural projects in Kansas, Washington, DC, and Wisconsin are also documented.
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National Museum of American History. Information Technology and Communications
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2001-2005
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5.07 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (3 16x20 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-180
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of David Kite Allison and document his role as Project Director for the National Museum of American History exhibition The Price of Freedom: Americans at War. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; exhibition proposals, scripts, graphic illustrations, and installation photographs; bu...
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National Air and Space Museum. Office of the Director
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1971-1978 and undated
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10.12 cu. ft. (18 document boxes) (1 12x17 box) (1 16x20 box) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 306
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of the official files of Michael Collins as director of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), 1971-1978. To a large extent, the files concern the planning and funding of the new NASM building, its construction, the preparation of exhibits, and the opening of the Museum on July 1, 1976. On day-to-day administrative ...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
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1972-1984
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201.4 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 613
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records concern the operation of the Office of the Secretary from 1972 to the end of S. Dillon Ripley's tenure as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document the Smithsonian's on-going operations -- internal, with other government Offices and departments, and with foundations, universities, and other outside organizat...
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Heezen, Bruce C.
- Dates:
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circa 1947-1977
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98.7 cu. ft. (96 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (5 oversize tube boxes) (6 globes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7464
- Repository:
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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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Stella, Frank
- Dates:
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1941-1993
bulk 1978-1989
- Size:
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12.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.stelfran
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Frank Stella papers measure 12.4 linear feet and date from 1941 to 1993, with the bulk of the records spanning the period 1978 to 1989. The collection documents the professional and personal life of abstract artist, Frank Stella. Among the papers are correspondence, a small cache of records from his years as an undergraduate at Princeton University, writings by and about Stella, interview transcripts, sketchbooks, registers and inventories, financial records, printed matter, and photographs.