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National Museum of History and Technology. Section of Mathematics
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1955-1974
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-101
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Dr. Uta C. Merzbach, Associate Curator. Topics covered include planning of the IBM computer terminal exhibit with collection viewing; museum fire of 1970; exhibit preparations for "1876: A Centennial Exhibition"; education and training; educational programs; and exhibit of a working computer, with ...
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circa 1899-1955
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126 chromolithographs (126 trade cards (13 sets))
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.2008-005
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
This collection consists of 126 chromolithographic trade cards (13 sets) published by the Leibig Company between 1899 and 1955. These trade cards were included with products sold in Europe, such as chicken soup and chocolate. The cards focus on African art and material culture and showcase distinctive ethnic types, artistic and craft traditions, cultural performance, dress/costume and leadership. Sets include In Transvaal, In Abyssinia, Scenes of Africa, In East Africa I, Madagascar, In East Africa II, Life Among the Congolese People, Wild Animals of the Congo, The Italian Empire, Congolese Craftsmanship, Hunting and Fishing in the Belgian Congo, Peoples of the Belgian Congo, and History of the Belgian Congo I-III. Captions on the cards appear in French, Italian and German.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
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1994-1996, 2005-2006
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 18-077
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the American Association of Museums (AAM) reaccreditation process at the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include briefing books for site visiting from AAM staff as well as supporting documentation compiled by NMAH. Some of the supporting documentation includes staff ha...
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Orville Wright Early Flight Description Letters [Kahler]
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Kahler, Armin Adolphus
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bulk 1908-1909
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0.05 Cubic feet ((1 folder))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2015.0024
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of four letters written by Armin Adolphus Kahler, an optical instrument maker residing in Washington, DC, during the time of these flights, to Lenore E. Sartor (later his wife) which include first-hand descriptions of flights made by Orville Wright in the time period of 1908-1909. One letter pertains to the endurance flight...
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Smithsonian Productions
- Dates:
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1992-2000
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5.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (5 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-013
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audio and video elements created during the production of the radio series "Memphis: Cradle of Rock and Soul" and videos for the exhibition "Rock 'n' Soul: Social Crossroads." "Memphis: Cradle of Rock and Soul" is a 13-part radio documentary featuring oral histories and music from the National Museum of American His...
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Downes, Rackstraw
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1962-2000
bulk 1970-1979
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1 Linear Feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.downrack
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Archives of American Art
TThe Rackstraw Downes research material concerning Fairfield Porter measure 1.0 linear foot and date from 1962 to 2000, with the bulk of the material dating from 1970-1979. Downes used the material to compile, edit and write the introduction to Fairfield Porter: Art In Its Own Terms - Selected Criticism 1935-1975 published in 1979. Research materials include articles about Porter, exhibition catalogs, photocopies of letters and some original correspondence, theses and manuscripts. Also included are project files for the publication of Art In Its Own Terms.
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Smoot family
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circa 1903-1937
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0.1 Linear feet ((1 box)
(2 map case folders))
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-060
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
This collection, which dates from circa 1903-1937, documents the lives and activities of the Smoot family of Washington, D.C. The collection is comprised of a diploma, a Nurses' Examining Board certificate, a photo postcard of the family church, two photo postcards of family members, and an oversized black-and-white photograph depicting postal workers in front of the Old Post Office.
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Mitchell, Fred, 1923-
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1938-2007
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14.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mitcfred
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Fred Mitchell, 1938-2007, measure 14.3 linear feet. Correspondence, writings, 29 diaries, and subject files, document his personal life and career as a painter and educator in New York City. The papers also include biographical materials, artwork, sketchbooks, printed material, and photographs.
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Strauber, Alan
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ca. 1990-1999.
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0.2 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0517
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Forty-one black and white photoprints, most of which are portraits of jazz, blues, Cajun, and zydeco musicians, plus a few additional subjects.
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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