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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Office of the Director
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2000-2004
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-040
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of outgoing correspondence from staff across the museum that was centrally maintained by the Office of the Director. Common topics within the correspondence include acquisitions, exhibitions, special events, and fundraising.
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Department of Design
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1996-1999
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-112
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the design and installation of exhibitions, particularly "Mixing Messages: Graphic Design in Contemporary Culture;" "Architecture of Reassurance: Designing the Disney Theme Parks;" "Design for Life: A Centennial Celebration;" "Arquitectonica: The Times Square Project;" "Jewels of Lalique;" "Founta...
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Cecilia Beaux papers
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Beaux, Cecilia, 1855-1942
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1863-1968
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3.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.beauceci
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of the painter Cecilia Beaux measure 3.3 linear feet and date from 1863 to 1968. Papers document her education, career and personal life through family and professional correspondence, twelve diaries, lectures, essays, poems, notes, clippings, catalogs, pamphlets, exhibition records, business records, photographs, certificates, diplomas, and artifacts.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum. Office of the Director
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1992-1994, 2001-2004, 2010
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-058
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the correspondence and memoranda of Elizabeth Broun, Director. Some of the materials date to when the museum was known as the National Museum of American Art. Materials include correspondence and memoranda.
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National Portrait Gallery. Office of the Director
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2013-2016
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-086
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the activities of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) during the tenure of Director Kim Sajet. Topics covered include exhibitions, collections, digitization, staff meetings, strategic plans, and the public response to the display of a bust of Margaret Sanger in the exhibition, The Struggle fo...
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Christ-Janer, Albert, 1910-1973
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1915-circa 1993
bulk 1930-1981
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56.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.chrialbe
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian, educator, painter, and printmaker Albert Christ-Janer measure 56.3 linear feet and date from 1915 to circa 1993, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1930 to 1981. The papers include biographical materials, personal and professional correspondence, writings, professional files, project files, teaching files, exhibition files, financial and estate records, printed material, scrapbooks and scrapbook material, photographs, artwork, and artifacts.
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Lomas, John E., 1941-
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1972-1973
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905 slides (photographs) ((2 v.), color)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1985-005
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Photographs taken by John E. Lomas in the Sudan from 1972 through 1973. The images document the art and culture of village peoples of the Sudan to include the Dinka, Murle and Shilluk. Most are portraits showing body painting and scarification. Activities portrayed include buying and selling in markets, domestic chores, hunting and metal smithing. There are also images of modern and traditional architecture.
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Meiere, M. Hildreth, d. 1961
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1901-2011
bulk 1911-1960
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27.3 Linear feet
0.068 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.meiemari
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Hildreth Meière measure 27.3 linear feet and 0.068 GB and date from 1901 to 2011, with the bulk of material dating from 1911 to 1960. The collection documents Meière's life and travels, and her long and prolific career as an architectural muralist through biographical material, correspondence, writings, thirteen diaries, files regarding her war relief work during the Spanish Civil War and World War II, printed and digital materials, extensive photographs and slides, eight sketchbooks, and two videocassettes and 93 reels of motion picture film documenting her travels, her volunteer efforts in Spain following the civil war, artwork, and home movies.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
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circa 1977-1992
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-041
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that primarily document administrative activities of the National Museum of American History (NMAH), Office of the Director, concerning NMAH departments, divisions, and exhibitions. Some of the records date prior to 1980, when NMAH was known as the National Museum of History and Technology. Materials include ...
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Bushnell, David I., Jr. (David Ives), 1875-1941
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1904-1907
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25 mounted prints (silver gelatin)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.141B
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs made by David I. Bushnell during visits to the Etruscan sites of Sovana and Castellina del Chianti in Italy. The photographs document artifacts, a columbarium, the excavation of a temple, and nearby towns and scenery.