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Mack, Beverly B. (Beverly Blow), 1952-
- Dates:
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2002, 2005
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664 digital images (JPEG.)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.2006-007
- Repository:
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
This collection contains 664 digital images (JPEG files) depicting the built environment, landscape and people of Morocco, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria and South Africa. A large number of images depict people in and around the Gidan Rumfa palace in Kano, Nigeria, including spectators of and participants in a ceremonial procession celebrating Eid ul-Fitr (the end of Ramadan); servants, concubines, praise singers and musicians in and near the palace harem; members of the royal household and the royal guards; and Alhaji Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano. Other images depict architectural features of the palace. Images from Morocco, Ghana, Niger and South Africa include various scenes of daily life, architecture, markets, cemeteries and landscapes.
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1948-1970
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48 cu. ft. (48 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 155
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records are the administrative files of the Office of the Director, National Museum of Natural History. Most of the records date from the late-to-mid 1950s. Those records created prior to 1959 are the records of the Director of the United States National Museum, although they are records relating primarily to that segment of the U. ...
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William Cushing Loring papers
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Loring, William Cushing, 1879-
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1899-1961
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0.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.loriwill
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of American portrait painter William Cushing Loring (1897-1959) measure 0.7 linear feet and date from 1899-1961. The majority of the collection consists of correspondence, including letters which document Loring's artistic education in Paris and London 1900-1904. Also found within the collection are letters from other Loring family members, printed materials which document Loring's artistic career, and photographs of the artist and his work.
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Namuth, Hans
- Dates:
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1945-1985
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4.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.namuhans
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York photographer and filmmaker Hans Namuth measure 4.5 linear feet and date from 1945 to 1985. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs taken by Namuth of New York artists. Also included are papers regarding Namuth's film about Alfred Stieglitz and other professional files.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services
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1973-1980, with records dating from 1890
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 562
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of documents deemed to be of historical value by the Office of Facilities Planning and Engineering Services along with photographs, reports correspondence, contracts and blueprints documenting Smithsonian buildings and construction projects. The buildings documented include the Smithsonian Institution Building, the Arts a...
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Herbert, David, 1920-1995
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circa 1909-1996
bulk 1945-1995
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5.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.herbdavi
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York gallery owner and art dealer David Herbert measure 5.8 linear feet and date from circa 1909-1996, with the bulk of the material dating from 1945-1995. Herbert's papers document his years working for Betty Parsons Gallery, Sidney Janis Gallery, Graham Gallery, and others; the operation of the David Herbert Gallery from 1959-1962; Herbert's partnerships and agreements with Richard Feigen and others; and his activities as an independent dealer. Records include biographical material, correspondence, notebooks, subject files, artist files, exhibition files, business records, printed material, and photographs.
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National Museum of Natural History, Assistant Director for Exhibits
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circa 1984-1993
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-019
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Lawrence O'Reilly was appointed Associate Director for Exhibits in 1984 and was placed in charge of the planning and production of exhibitions at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). The position of Associate Director for Exhibits was abolished in 1994. This accession consists of records documenting the planning for and production ...
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Ames, David Watson
- Dates:
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1950
- Size:
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125 slides (photographs) (color)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1987-004
- Repository:
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Photographs taken by David Ames of rural Wolof village life in Gambia in 1950.
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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2001
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11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-145
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of Lawrence M. Small 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...
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circa late 19th century
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50 Prints (silver gelatin)
47 Negatives (glass)
3 Negatives (nitrate)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.65
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs of people, houses, and offices, possibly relating to the operations of the Bureau of American Ethnology. These include portraits of BAE personnel and others, including one photograph of men at the Smithsonian Castle and an image possibly showing De Lancey Gill in his office. An additional set of photographs show an archeological expedit...