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Geological Survey. Branch of Paleontology and Stratigraphy
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1894-1956 and undated
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5.5 cu. ft. (11 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7327
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The 1879 act establishing the United States Geological Survey (USGS) declares "And all collections of rocks, minerals, soils, and fossils, and objects of natural history, archaeology, and ethnology, made by the Coast and Interior Survey, the Geological Survey, or by any other parties for the Government of the United States, when no longer need...
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Abbot, Agnes Anne, 1897-1992
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1921-1976
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0.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.abboagne
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Agnes Anne Abbot measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1921 to 1976. The collection consists of biographical information, correspondence, writings and notes, personal business records, printed material, photographs of works of art, and artwork.
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Connick, Charles J., 1875-1945
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1901-1949
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9.3 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 4 reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.connchar
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Archives of American Art
Biographical materials, correspondence, notebooks, diaries, writings, sketches and drawings, photographs, and printed material.
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Gruppe, Karl, b. 1893
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1900-1978
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3.2 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 2 reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.grupkarl
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence, writings, art work, photographs, subject files, and printed material, relating to Gruppe's career as a sculptor, his involvement with the Public Works of Art Project, and his teacher Karl Bitter.
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Harry Warren Papers
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Riva, Julia
Jones, Jophe
Warren, Harry, 1893-1981
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1894-2000
bulk 1926-1980, undated
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32 Cubic feet (70 boxes, 26 folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0750
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Harry Warren Papers consists of original music manuscripts, scores, song sheets, commercial sheet music, bound scores, scripts, business records, correspondence (business, personal and fan), clippings, magazines, photographs, cassette tapes, LP records, posters and programs and personal memorabilia. The material documents the personal life and...
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Metzig, William, 1893-1989
Murgio, Matthew, Mrs.
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circa 1925-1979
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16 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1269
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The materials in this collection span the years from the late 1920s to the 1970s and document Metzig's work in Germany and the United States. Little background and biographical information is available. Project files : More than 500 examples of the designer's work, including letterheads, logos, trademarks, brochures, book jackets, magazine covers ...
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Stewart, Rex (William), Jr., 1907-1967 (cornetist)
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circa 1875-1890s, 1924-1988
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2.4 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0424
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Rex Stewart Papers consist of book manuscripts, scrapbooks, photographs, correspondence, genealogical records, newsclippings, periodicals, and ephemera materials that document the life and career of Rex Stewart, as well as the history of jazz from the perspective of one who witnessed first-hand the genre's "golden era". The collection is organ...
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Roebling, Charles Gustavus, 1849-1918
Roebling, Ferdinand W. (Ferdinand William), 1842-1917
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
John A. Roebling's Sons Company
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1836-1975
bulk 1930-1950
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18.5 Cubic feet (62 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0981
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the work of the John A. Roebling's Sons Company, builders of bridges. The materials consist primarily of photograph albums documenting some of the bridges, tramways, ski lifts and chair lifts that Roebling's Sons Company was involved with. The documentation also includes specifications, patents, and reference materials about the engineering process of building bridges and bridges in general.
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Myers, George S. (George Sprague), 1905-1985
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circa 1903-1986 and undated
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32.19 cu. ft. (63 document boxes) (1 16x20 box) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7317
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The papers of George Sprague Myers provide extensive documentation of his research career in ichthyology and herpetology. The collection also offers substantial information concerning the development of Myers' interest in natural history; his college work at Indiana University and Stanford University; his teaching career at Stanford University...
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Benn, Ben, 1884-
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1905-1993
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6.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bennben
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Archives of American Art
The papers of modernist painter Ben Benn measure 6.3 linear feet and date from 1906 through 1977, with the bulk of the papers dating from circa 1920 - circa 1970. The collection includes correspondence between Benn and his wife Velida Benn and letters from Oscar Bluemner, Max Weber, Joseph Stella, and other artists. Also found are sketches, sketchbooks, diaries, scrapbooks, personal business records, clippings, photographs, exhibition catalogs, art journals, and auction catalogs. Some of the printed material is quite rare.