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Abercrombie, Gertrude, 1909-1977
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circa 1880-1986
bulk 1935-1977
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5.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.abergert
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Archives of American Art
The papers of surrealist artist Gertrude Abercrombie date from circa 1880-1986, with the bulk of the material dated 1935-1977, and measure 5.9 linear feet. Found within are biographical material; correspondence (mostly incoming letters) with friends, museums, and galleries; files for artists that interested her; writings and notes, including five journal-type notebooks; scattered personal business records; two sketchbooks by Abercrombie and additional sketches and drawings, some by others; printed material, audio recordings, one scrapbook, photographs, and estate records.
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National Museum of History and Technology, Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
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1959-1974
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7 oversize folders.
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-111
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document exhibition and building planning of the Division of Mechanical and Civil Engineering for the Hall of Tools, the Hall of Heavy Machinery, the Hall of Power Machinery, offices, and work space in the National Museum of History and Technology (now the National Museum of American History). Also included are several archi...
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Office of the Director
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1966-1996
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-149
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Abram Lerner, Director, 1967-1984, and James Demetrion, Director, 1984-2001, documenting a variety of topics such as planning and policy; the original Joseph H. Hirshhorn gifts and bequest as well as bequests and gifts from others; development; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden ...
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Office of Public Affairs
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1987-1996
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-223
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of materials that were prepared for distribution to the press regarding various exhibitions and activities held at the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Special kits include the opening of the Quadrangle complex in 1987 and inaugural exhibitions at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Materials include ...
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Spohn, Clay Edgar, 1898-1977
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circa 1862-1985
bulk 1890-1985
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20.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.spohclay
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Archives of American Art
The Clay Spohn papers measure 20.4 linear feet and date from circa 1862 to 1985 with the bulk of the material dating from 1890 to 1985. The collection consists of biographical material, correspondence, business records, notes and writings, art work, printed material, and photographs which reflect the life and career of painter and educator Clay Spohn.
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National Museum of American History. Division of Culture and the Arts
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1976-2004, 2012
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-064
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Dwight Blocker Bowers, Curator, which document his activities in producing public programs for the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Earlier records date from when Bowers was public programs specialist, 1995-1997, and historian of theater and film, 1997-2012, in the Division of Cultural ...
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Silver, Rawley A.
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1966-1987, 2011
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-077
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of information regarding two exhibitions, "Shout in Silence: Visual Arts and the Deaf" and "Art as Language," that were organized by Rawley A. Silver and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). These exhibitions presented works created by children and adults who were hearing ...
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Waldo L. Schmitt Papers
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Schmitt, Waldo L. (Waldo Lasalle), 1887-1977.
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1907-1978
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79.56 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (121 document boxes) (2 half document boxes) (4 12x17 boxes) (60 3x5 boxes) (3 5x8 boxes) (2 film boxes) (oversize material)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7231
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The papers of Waldo LaSalle Schmitt provide comprehensive documentation of his professional career, 1907-1977. They also illustrate, to a lesser degree, his personal life. Particularly well represented in the papers is material concerning Schmitt's carcinological research, his curatorial and administrative careers at the United States Nat...
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Apeda Studio (New York, N.Y.)
Camuzzi, M.
Harris & Ewing
Sommariva, Emilio, Photographer, 1883-1956
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circa 1850-1997
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25.54 Linear feet (46 boxes; 3 cabinet drawers)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-016
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
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Lankton, James W.
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1989
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225 slides (photographs) (1 volume, color)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1990-004
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Photographs taken by art gallery owner James W. Lankton in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to document Kuba art and culture. Images are primarily from Mushenge, the Kuba capital. Activities documented include house building, wood carving, coffee drying, embroidering, hat making, drum playing, hair styling and basket weaving. Images of objects include a loom, a mask, musical instruments, royal costumes, road signs and textiles. Architecture includes an art school; village houses; king's palace and reception area; a mission church including altar, doors and interior; market shops; and a weaver's house. Portraits include the Kuba king, the king's retainers, his sons and a weaver.