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National Museum of American History. Division of Information Technology and Society
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1967-2008
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-227
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Bernard S. Finn, Curator Emeritus of electricity collections, documenting exhibition planning, development, and production at the National Museum of American History, Division of Information Technology and Society. Earlier records date from when Finn was in the Division of Electricity and Modern P...
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Martin and Morris Music Company Records
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Martin and Morris Music Company
Morris, Necey, Mrs.
Martin, Sallie
Morris, Kenneth, 1917-
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circa 1930-1985
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8.7 Boxes (28 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0492
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Martin and Morris Company Records date from ca. 1930 to 1985 and document a neglected part of the American music historical record. The collection is particularly important because of the company's contributions to the field of Gospel music. According to Horace Boyer (in We'll Understand It Better....), Martin and Morris Music Company was the o...
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Hersh, Phyllis
Lensen-Tomasson, Nancy, 1931-
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1974-2008
bulk 1975-1980
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89 Negatives (photographic)
536 Photographic prints
1.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.023
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National Museum of the American Indian
The Phyllis Hersh collection consists of papers and photographs associated with a book project on contemporary Hopi, Navajo, Santo Domingo, and Zuni jewelry and jewelers. The collection measures 1.3 linear ft. of mansucript materials, 521 photographic prints, and 85 photographic negatives, and dates from 1974 to 2008, with the bulk of the material dating from 1975 to 1980. The papers primarily document Hersh's work on "The Indian Jewelers' Art," an unfinished book on contemporary Native American jewelry.
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National Portrait Gallery. Office of Public Affairs
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1990-2012
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 14-301
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that publicize the exhibitions, acquisitions, events, lectures, symposia, and other related public programs of the National Portrait Gallery. Also included are materials produced when the office was known as the Office of External Affairs. Materials include press releases, brochures, press kits, audio recordi...
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Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
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1979-2000
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-234
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of materials related to the administration of the Educational Outreach Fund (EOF). The EOF was administered under the offices of the Assistant Secretary for Public Service, 1989-1992, Assistant Secretary for Education and Public Service, 1992-1994, Assistant Provost for Educational and Cultural Programs, 1994-1995, O...
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
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1977-2001
- Size:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-001
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of exhibition records created by Spencer R. Crew during his tenure as curator in the Division of Community Life, and later, as Director of the National Museum of American History. The records document planning for the exhibitions Field to Factory: Afro-American Migration, 1915-1940 and Go Forth and Serve: Black Lan...
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Botany
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1955-2009
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-267
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the career of Stanwyn G. Shetler. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, exhibition files, symposia and conference records, biographical information, lectures, writings, project files, photographs, field notes and lists, clippings and brochures.
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Cotton Museum (Memphis, Tennessee)
National Cotton Council
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1939-1994
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38 Cubic feet (90 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1176
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Maid of Cotton (MOC) beauty pageant was sponsored by the National Cotton Council, Memphis Cotton Carnival, and the Cotton Exchanges of Memphis, New York, and New Orleans from 1939-1993. The contest was held annually in Memphis, Tennessee until the National Cotton Council and Cotton Council International moved to Dallas, Texas. Beginning with the 1985 pageant (held December 1984) the competition was held in Dallas. The pageant was discontinued in 1993 due to lack of funds, a sponsor, and changes in marketing strategies. The records include files on contestants, photographs, and scrapbooks.
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De Creeft, José, 1884-1982
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1871-2004, bulk 1910s-1980s
bulk 1910-1990
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28.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.decrjose
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Spanish-born sculptor and educator José de Creeft measure 28.1 linear feet and date from 1871 to 2004 with the bulk of the material dating from the 1910s to the 1980s. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, fifty diaries, writings, subject files, personal business records, printed materials, twenty-seven photo albums and other photographs, scrapbooks, and scattered sketches.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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2016
- Size:
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 19-126
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of David J. Skorton during his second year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fundraising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memoranda,...