Records
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Dates:
-
1912-1965
- Size:
-
28.5 cu. ft. (57 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 312
- Repository:
-
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Record Unit 312 was transferred from the National Museum of American Art (NMAA) Archives to the Smithsonian Institution Archives in October 1984. The NMAA Archives, which was created in January 1975, and located in the Fine Arts and Portrait Gallery Building, came under the daily administration of the NMAA, with technical supervision and ...
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Dates:
-
circa 1970-1985
- Size:
-
33 cu. ft. (33 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 360
- Repository:
-
Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of press releases, memoranda, tapes documenting Museum activities, newspaper clippings concerning the Museum, correspondence, exhibition catalogues, exhibition scripts, invitations, guest lists, and photographs. Material pre-dating the appointment of Rebecca Bean consists entirely of news clippings.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Provost for the Arts and Humanities
- Dates:
-
1989-1995
- Size:
-
9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-093
- Repository:
-
Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document the official functions of the Office of the Assistant Provost for Arts and Humanities (OAP-A/H) and its predecessors from 1989 through 1995, although the bulk of the records date from 1993 to 1995. They consist mostly of memoranda, correspondence, and reports generated both within and outside ...
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Dates:
-
circa 1850-2006
- Size:
-
59 cu. ft. (59 record storage boxes) (10 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-225
- Repository:
-
Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of information files, original reports and correspondence, papers and articles, and other background material on Smithsonian buildings. These records were compiled by the Office of Architectural History and Historic Preservation (OAHP), research associates, and volunteers. Items in brackets describe cross-references ...
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969
- Dates:
-
circa 1850-1957
- Size:
-
55 Boxes (approximately.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S02
- Repository:
-
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A New York bookseller, Warshaw assembled this collection over nearly fifty years. Series 2 materials include cinema lobby cards, fire insurance maps, photographs and scrapbooks of liquor and wine labels. An overview to the entire Warshaw collection is available here: Warshaw Collection of Business Americana.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Anthropology
Smithsonian Institution. Department of Anthropology
Smithsonian Institution. United States National Museum. Department of Anthropology
- Dates:
-
1840s-circa 2015
- Size:
-
330.25 Linear feet (519 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.XXXX.0311
- Repository:
-
National Anthropological Archives
The Department of Anthropology records contain administrative and research materials produced by the department and its members from the time of the Smithsonian Institution's foundation until today.
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Hubbard, Bernard R. (Bernard Rosecrans), 1888-1962
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
- Dates:
-
1928-1960
- Size:
-
Film reels (16mm)
Sound recordings
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1993.01
- Repository:
-
Human Studies Film Archives
Films and sound recordings made in Alaska between 1928 and 1960 consisting of outtakes, trims, and edited films. Also footage of other locations around the world consisting of edited films and trims. Collection contains supplementary material: associated texts and annotations (recorded narratives). Please note that the contents of the collection...
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Central
- Dates:
-
1954-1979
- Size:
-
25.58 cu. ft. (25 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box) (2 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 503
- Repository:
-
Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records were primarily created by the Office of Exhibits, 1954-1969; the Office of Exhibits Programs, 1969-1973; and the Office of Exhibits Central, 1973-1979. They document a period of intense exhibition activity at the Smithsonian Institution and its bureaus. Especially well represented are permanent and special exhibitions at the...
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Dates:
-
1996
- Size:
-
160 audiotapes (Originals). audiotapes (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9594
- Repository:
-
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 ...
Found In
Collapse [ ]
Expand
- Creators:
-
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
-
1964-1971
- Size:
-
297.65 cu. ft. (568 document boxes) (91 3x5 boxes) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 99
- Repository:
-
Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records reflect the growing scope and complexity of the Smithsonian during Ripley's tenure. They document the Smithsonian's changing administrative structure; growing relationships with universities, foundations, and other external groups; efforts to attract more government support for the Smithsonian; pursuit of new initiatives and...
