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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
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1866-1906, with related records to 1927
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65.91 cu. ft. (98 document boxes) (6 12x17 boxes) (1 16x20 box) (88 3x5 boxes) (1 tube box) (oversize material)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 31
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the history of the Smithsonian from 1872-1927. Most of the records concern the tenure of Samuel P. Langley, the third Secretary, who served from 1887-1906. There is also some material dating from as early as 1866 to as late as 1927 in the collection. This record unit is the last to be based on a distinction between ...
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Goodrich, Lloyd, 1897-1987
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1884-1987
bulk 1927-1987
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35.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.goodlloy
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian, writer, and museum administrator Lloyd Goodrich measure 35.7 linear feet and date from 1884 to 1987 with the bulk of the material dating from 1927 to 1987. Materials include biographical material, extensive correspondence, writings and research files, organization and committee files, exhibition files, printed material, a scrapbook, and photographic material. The collection is particularly rich in research files on Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, Albert Pinkham Ryder, and Reginald Marsh, as well as correspondence with additional notable artists and art figures.
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Smithsonian Institution, Chief Clerk
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1869-1905
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2.9 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 64
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records of the Chief Clerk's office consist mostly of records of Chief Clerk William J. Rhees, 1869-1905. Rhees, who joined the Smithsonian staff in 1852, performed many functions over the years, including general correspondence supervision, distribution of scientific publications, supervision of Smithsonian publications, and archival dut...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Moonwatch Division
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1956-1975
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24 cu. ft. (24 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 255
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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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Chesapeake Research Consortium
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1970-1981
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7451
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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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Finkel, Bruria, 1932-
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1953-2014
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12.1 Linear Feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.finkbrur
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Archives of American Art
The papers of California artist, curator, and educator Bruria Finkel measure 12.1 linear feet and date from 1953 to 2014. This collection includes biographical materials, correspondence, writings, project files, professional records, exhibition files, artists' files, personal business records, printed materials, photographic materials, sound and video cassettes, and numerous electronic discs.
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Smithsonian Institution, Meteorological Project
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1849-1875, and related records from 1820
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2.5 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 60
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Joseph Henry's first major project for the Smithsonian was his plan to obtain weather reports from a countrywide network of voluntary observers; his plan is detailed in the 1848 annual report of the Institution. Voluminous reports, maps, tables, and charts were prepared and published on all phases of the work--rainfall, snowfall, temperatures,...
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Dorsey, James Owen, 1848-1895
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circa 1870-1956
bulk 1870-1895
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30 Linear feet (70 boxes, 1 oversized box, 20 manuscript envelopes, 4 rolled maps, and 23 map folders)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS4800
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National Anthropological Archives
Reverend James Owen Dorsey (1848-1895) was a missionary and Bureau of American Ethnology ethnologist who conducted extensive research on Siouan tribes and languages.The papers of James Owen Dorsey comprise mostly ethnographic and linguistic materials on various tribes of the Siouan language family as well as tribes from Siletz Reservation in Oregon. These materials include texts and letters with interlineal translations; grammar notes; dictionaries; drawings; and his manuscripts. In addition, the collection contains Dorsey's correspondence, newspaper clippings, his obituaries, and reprints.
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Marsh, Reginald, 1898-1954
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1897-1955
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9.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.marsregi
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Reginald Marsh (1898-1954) measure approximately 9.3 linear feet and date from circa 1897 to 1955. The collection documents the life and work of the artist, who was best known for his paintings and illustrations depicting scenes of vaudeville, night clubs, burlesque, and New York City. Marsh was a lifelong free-lance illustrator for the New Yorker, Esquire and many other national magazines. Papers include correspondence, diaries, notebooks, sketches, scrapbooks, business and financial papers, and photographs, as well as some biographical and printed material.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Physical Plant. Horticulture Services Division
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1986-1993
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-131
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of administrative files. The files contain internal and external memorandum and correspondence concerning grounds and greenhouse maintenance, most of which contain horticulture services. There is correspondence from the Blair House, the National Park Service, the Festival of American Folklife, and the Garden Club of ...