Fletcher and Horace Henderson Music and Photographs
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Henderson, Horace, 1904-1988
Lewis, Barbara
Lewis, Barry
Henderson, Fletcher, 1897-1952
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1930s-1980s
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22.5 Cubic feet (82 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0797
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Fletcher and Horace Henderson Collection contains original scores and band books, loose sheet music, both original and published, from both Fletcher and Horace's libraries, playlists, lyrics, photographs, personal papers and correspondences, newspaper clippings, jazz publications, an oral history manuscript of an interview with Horace, audio ta...
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American Watercolor Society
- Dates:
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1867-1977
bulk 1950-1970
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3.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.amerwate
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Archives of American Art
The records of the American Watercolor Society measure 3.8 linear feet and date from 1867 to 1977, with the bulk of the material dating from 1950 to 1970. The collection provides scattered documentation of the operations and activities of one of the oldest continuously operating artists' organizations in the United States and includes records of its administration and history, membership, and exhibitions, as well as printed material and photographs.
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General Motors Corporation
- Dates:
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1990-2005
bulk 1993-1999
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3 Cubic feet (7 boxes, 2 oversize folders )
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0912
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection documents the design, testing, production and promotion of the first zero-emission electric car produced by a major car company, the General Motors EV1. The materials include photographs, promotional booklets and marketing, press coverage, and publications, as well as design details and specifications, describing the process by which this ambitious and controversial vehicle was produced and released to the public in the mid- to late 1990s. This collection would be of interest to researchers in the areas of innovative design, automobile marketing, environmental initiatives, and the automotive industry.
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National Museum of American History. Division of Political History
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circa 1978-1982
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-122
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document arrangements for the exhibition George Washington: A Figure Upon the Stage, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the birth of George Washington, which took place at the National Museum of American History in 1982. Materials consist of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to proposals ...
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History of Science Society
- Dates:
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1989-2003
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-260
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by editors Ronald L. Numbers, 1989-1993, and Margaret W. Rossiter, 1994-2003, documenting the administration of Isis and Osiris, publications of the History of Science Society. The records primarily document committee meetings, advisory editors, promotions, budgets, and hiring sear...
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Brackenridge, William D. (William Dunlop), 1810-1893.
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circa 1838-1875
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7189
- Repository:
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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 Museum Programs
- Dates:
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1979-1985
- Size:
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 88-172
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document museum education and administration programs co-sponsored by the Office of Museum Programs (OMP) and the United States International Communication Agency; and by OMP and the United States Information Agency (USIA). The records include correspondence and memoranda documenting activities for ...
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1986-1994
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8.5 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-049
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These documents pertain to the planning, coordination and funding for "Nuestros Bosques, Nuestros Herencia" (Our Forests, Our Heritage) a traveling educational exhibit about tropical rainforests in the Americas. The exhibit was cooperatively produced by teams from other Latin American countries, and it was developed out of the Smithsonian's ...
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Gordon, Mackenzie,1913-
- Dates:
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1913-1992
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-078
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection documents Gordon's paleontological research; his service with the USGS, including field work; and his professional activities. Included is correspondence and memoranda arranged chronologically, alphabetically, and by subject; reports on fossils sent to Gordon for identification; subject/project files concerning field work, ...
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Smithsonian Associates, Office of the Associate Director for Educational and Cultural Programs
- Dates:
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1990-1994
- Size:
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-051
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the Professional Development Seminar files of the Office of the Associate Director for Educational and Cultural Programs, which is a part of The Smithsonian Associates. Many of the seminars were organized for the National University Continuing Education Association. The files for the seminars conducted between 1...