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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Satellite Tracking Program
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1953-1968
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41 cu. ft. (82 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 263
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists mostly of records documenting the administration and operation of the STP tracking stations and includes files on the stations kept by the Photographic Observation Section, 1956-1961; SOD, 1961-1965; and STADAD, 1965-1968. The station files consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda, reports, a...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Central
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1971-2002
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-051
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting exhibitions produced by the Office of Exhibits Central (OEC) for various Smithsonian Institution units. Exhibitions documented in this accession include Speak to My Heart: Communities of Faith and Contemporary African American Life; Caribbean Visions: Contemporary Paintings and Sculpture; In ...
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Roy De Forest papers
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De Forest, Roy, 1930-2007
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1916-2015
bulk 1948-2007
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11.2 Linear feet
111.86 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.deforoy
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Archives of American Art
The papers of artist Roy De Forest measure 11.2 linear feet and 111.86 gigabytes and date from 1916 to 2015, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1948 to 2007. The collection documents De Forest's painting career and involvement in the funk art movement through biographical material, correspondence, writings, professional records, printed material, photographic material, artwork, digital audio and video recordings, and artifacts.
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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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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services
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1899-1913, 1949, 1960-1978
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes) (13 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 637
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records contain project files, blueprints, contract and work files, photographs, and correspondence related to several renovation projects. Included are renovation and restoration plans for the Arts and Industries Building, the Patent Office Building (home to the National Collection of Fine Arts and National Portrait Gallery), and the ...
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Bailey, Vernon, 1864-1942
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1889-1941 and undated
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3.5 cu. ft. (7 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7267
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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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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Fellowships and Internships
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1965-2012
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 14-044
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of directors Gretchen Gayle Ellsworth, Roberta W. Rubinoff, Catherine F. Harris and assistant director Elizabeth Veatch documenting administrative issues, program-related matters, and professional activities. Earlier records date back to when the Office of Fellowships and Internships was known as the Offi...
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National Portrait Gallery. Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1962-1983
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26.16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (14 16x20 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 554
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of records documenting the publicity and planning of exhibitions and the museum as well as special events held at the museum, usually in connection with an exhibition. Materials include newspaper clippings; press releases; histories of the Patent Office Building; files on designation of the American Art/Portrait Galle...
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National Portrait Gallery. Charles Willson Peale Papers
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circa 1971-1998
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-171
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Lillian B. Miller, the late Editor of the Charles Willson Peale Papers, and document her tenure as Editor. Records contain information pertaining to the planning and development of the Peale Papers Project and related exhibitions, conferences, and events. The records also document Dr. Miller's pro...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Special Events and Protocol
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2008-2009
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9.5 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-344
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document planning of special events at the Smithsonian Institution, such as conferences, meetings, lectures, exhibition openings, receptions, and award presentations. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; proposals; budget summaries; event schedules; agreements; meeting agendas and ...