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Hirshhorn, Joseph H.
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circa 1981-2015, undated
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2.69 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-001
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of genealogical records of the Hirshhorn (Hirschhorn) and Friedlander families. These materials were collected or created by Gene LePere, daughter of Joseph H. Hirshhorn, and include notes, photographs, family genealogy reports, audio interviews, correspondence, copies of vital records, and related materials. In additio...
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Safko International, Inc. Records
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Safko, Lon S.
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1984 - 1996
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12.6 Cubic feet (34 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0911
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The records of Safko International, Inc., document an assistive computer technology company created by Lon S. Safko to produce and sell the environmental control systems he invented for the physically disabled, specifically quadriplegics. Through the use of a computer and alternative input devices, the physically disabled were able to overcome physical barriers which inhibited them from attaining an autonomous lifestyle.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Central
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1970-2006
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2.76 cu. ft. (4 16x20 boxes) (103 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-080
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of drawings documenting the planning and design of exhibitions and other projects by the Office of Exhibits Central (OEC). OEC designs exhibitions for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service as well as for Smithsonian Institution museums and units without internal exhibition design offices or which need...
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Silverman, Sydel
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1939-2010
bulk 1949-2010
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24.96 Linear feet (59 document boxes plus 1 oversize box)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.2011-11
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National Anthropological Archives
The Sydel Silverman papers, 1939-2010 (bulk 1949-2010) document her field research in Italy, her work as an educator and foundation executive, and her involvement in professional organizations. Sydel Silverman taught at Queens College in New York, was Executive Officer of the CUNY Ph.D. Program in Anthropology, and served as president of the Wenner-Gren Foundation. Her primary fields of research have been agrarian communities in Italy and the history and practice of anthropology. Materials in the collection include field notes, journals, correspondence, calendars, published and unpublished writings, conference papers and lectures, teaching files, student files, photographs and slides, and sound recordings.
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National Arts Club
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1898-1960
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32.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.natiartc
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Archives of American Art
The records of the National Arts Club measure 32.1 linear feet and date from 1898 to 1960. The collection documents the founding of the club, and it's governance, administration, exhibitions, and social activities
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Parish Gallery
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1940-2013
bulk 1991-2013
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6.4 Linear feet
11.73 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.parigall
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Archives of American Art
The records of Parish Gallery, located in Washington, D.C., measure 6.4 linear feet and 11.73 gigabytes and date from 1940 to 2013, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1991 to 2013. This collection consists primarily of exhibition files, but also includes administrative files, as well as some biographical material related to Norman Parish's career before opening the gallery.
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Feinblum, Sandi
Fauci, Anthony S.
Fera, Joe
Feldblum, Chai R.
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1901-2008
bulk 1995-1999
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10 Cubic feet (31 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1128
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
John-Manuel Andriote interviewed numerous individuals involved in the AIDS crisis for his book, Victory Deferred: how AIDS changed gay life in America, this collection contains his interview tapes, transcripts, and materials related to the research and writing of his book.
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Antonakos, Stephen, 1926-2013
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1932-2014
bulk 1960-2014
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24.2 Linear feet
1.73 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.antostep
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Archives of American Art
The papers of American sculptor Stephen Antonakos measure 24.2 linear feet and 1.73 GB and date from 1932-2014, with the bulk of the material dating from 1960-2014. The collection documents Antonakos's pioneering work in neon, through biographical material, correspondence, writings and notes, project files, exhibition files, printed and digital material, and photographs.
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Teraoka, Masami, 1936-
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1966-2017
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6.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.teramasa
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter Masami Teraoka measure 6.3 linear feet and date from 1966 to 2017. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, writings, personal business records, project and exhibition files, printed material, and photographic material. Much of the collection documents Teraoka's association with Catherine Clark Gallery.
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Shaffer, Earl V., 1918-2002
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bulk 1803 - 2007, undated
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16 Cubic feet (46 boxes, 14 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0828
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection contains the trail diaries, papers, photographs and slides, and writings of Earl V. Shaffer, the man credited with being the first person to hike the entire Appalachian Trail (AT). His complete trail hikes took place in 1948, 1965, and 1998. He was also a hiking and nature enthusiast and advocate.