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National Museum of American Art. Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1968-1989
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-102
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of exhibition records produced by the Office of Public Affairs, National Museum of American Art (NMAA). These records include outgoing and incoming correspondence of Margery Byers, former Chief of the office of Public Affairs, from 1977 to 1989; NMAA exhibition publications, brochures, and posters; lists of exhibition ...
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Development
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1969-2011
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-004
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Materials include correspondence, agreements, proposals, brochures, invitations, presentations, clippings, and related materials.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
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circa 1945-1987 and related records, 1920-1930
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103.51 cu. ft. (100 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box) (7 tube boxes) (oversize materials)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 334
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the tenures of Frank A. Taylor, John C. Ewers, and Robert P. Multhauf as Directors of the Museum of History and Technology (NMHT); of Daniel J. Boorstin, Brooke Hindle, and Roger G. Kennedy as Directors of the National Museum of History and Technology; and of Roger G. Kennedy as Director of the National Museum of Am...
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Science Service
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circa 1920s-1970s
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19 cu. ft. (38 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-094
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Science Service was established in 1920 through the efforts of the E. W. Scripps Company in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), and the National Research Council (NRC). In 1919 Scripps had established the American Society for the Dissemination of Science. ...
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National Museum of American History, Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1970-1985
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15.2 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 360
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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.
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Custom Craft
Scurlock, Addison N., 1883-1964
Scurlock Studio (Washington, D.C.)
Scurlock, George H. (Hardison), 1919-2005
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1902-1995, undated
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18 Boxes
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0618.S12
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Scurlock photographic studio was a fixture in the Shaw area of Washington, DC from 1911 to 1994, and encompassed two generations of photographers, Addison N. Scurlock (1883-1964) and his sons George H. (1920- 2005) and Robert S. (1916-1994). Series 12 primarily includes historical and background information about the family and studio, reference materials relating to the photography trade, and information pertaining to publications and exhibitions that used Scurlock photographs. An overview to the entire Scurlock collection is available here: Scurlock Studio Records
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Under Secretary for Finance and Administration
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1993-2013
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-256
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Albert G. Horvath, Under Secretary for Finance and Administration, 2011- . Materials predating his tenure as Under Secretary were created and maintained by Alison McNally, Under Secretary for Finance and Administration, 2007-2010, or were compiled for background and reference pu...
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 1978 Festival of American Folklife
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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October 4-9, 1978
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.1978
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.
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Heller, Edmund, 1875-1939
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circa 1898-1918
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6.19 cu. ft. (8 document boxes) (1 16x20 box) (4 5x8 boxes) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7179
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers primarily contain photographs, journals, maps, manuscripts, postcards, and related materials concerning Heller's collecting activities from 1908 to 1917. There are also some personal photographs and material as well as photographs taken by Heller at the National Zoological Park of personnel and animals.
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Jackson, Hartley H. T. (Hartley Harrad Thompson), 1881-1976
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circa 1883-1976
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10.34 cu. ft. (19 document boxes) (1 16x20 box) (1 3x5 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7172
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee. The papers of Hartley H. T. Jackson were received by the Smithsonian Institution Archives in two accessions. The first accession was transferred from the Bird and Mammal Laboratories, United States Department of Interior, in 1973; a...