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Washburn, Wilcomb E.
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1962-1990
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9.85 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (2 tall document boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 93-125
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the personal papers of Wilcomb E. Washburn, director of the Office of American Studies at the Smithsonian Institution, and document his scholarly interests in American political and cultural history, as well as his professional activities over the years in furtherance of those interests. Materials include corresponde...
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2011
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9630
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA) 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. Progra...
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World House Galleries records
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World House Galleries
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1927-1991
bulk 1953-1980
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9.8 Linear feet (11 boxes, 1 OV)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.worlhoug
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The records of New York City World House Galleries measure 9.8 linear feet and date from 1927 to 1991, with the bulk of them dating from 1953 to 1980. The collection documents the gallery's general business affairs, sales, and relationships with artists from 1953-1968, and later gifts and sales by founder entrepreneur and art collector Herbert Mayer. Artists for which files are found include Jean Dubuffet, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Paul Klee and Georgio Morandi, among many others. Additional records include correspondence, inventory records, sales and purchase records, records of gifts and auctions, and shipping and consignment records.
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Bruce, Edward, 1879-1943
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1902-1960
bulk 1932-1942
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8.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.brucedwa
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Archives of American Art
The Edward Bruce papers measure 8.9 linear feet and date from 1902 to 1960, with the bulk of the material dating from 1932 to 1942. The collection documents Bruce's work as an artist, art collector, exhibition juror, and federal government art administrator, particularly his tenure as Director of the U. S. Treasury Department's Section of Fine Arts. Well over one-half of the collection consists of extensive correspondence with artists, art collectors and dealers, arts associations, galleries, and government officials, including President and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center
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circa 1962-1992
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13.5 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 610
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit documents the administration and programs of the SOSC during its entire thirty year history. Included is correspondence, memoranda, proposals, and reports documenting SOSC contracts with agencies of the Federal Government, especially the United States Arctic Research Program of the National Science Foundation and the Nati...
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Barber, Herbert Spencer, 1882-1950
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1903-1950
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7 cu. ft. (14 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7103
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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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Alexander, Charles P. (Charles Paul), 1889-1981
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circa 1870-1979
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59.41 cu. ft. (116 document boxes) (1 half document box) (2 tall document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7298
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The papers of Charles P. Alexander (Record Unit 7298) were received by the Smithsonian Archives in 1981, 1982, and 1984. The papers are open to researchers and may be consulted in the Archives. The Archives would like to thank Dr. Wayne N. Mathis, Chairman, Department of Entomology, National Museum of Natural History; Dr. F. Christian Thompso...
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1936-1937 and undated
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-152
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of publications created in conjunction with the Educational Radio Project which created several educational radio series while providing employment for out-of-work writers and actors. Development of the project began in 1935 in association with the Civilian Conservation Corps and the United States, Works Progress Admini...
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Al-Hilali, Neda, 1938-
Riedel, Mija, 1958-
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2006 July 18-19
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116 Pages (Transcript)
22 Items (Sound recording: 22 sound files (7 hr., 46 min.), digital, wav)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.alhila06
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Neda Al-Hilali conducted 2006 July 18-19, by Mija Riedel, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, at the artist's home, in Los Angeles, California.
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Giles, Mary
Sauer, Jane, 1937-
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
- Dates:
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2006 July 18
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4 Items (Sound recording: 4 sound files (2 hr., 43 min.), digital, wav)
46 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.giles06
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Mary Giles conducted 2006 July 18, by Jane Sauer, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, at the home of Jane Sauer, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.