Permanent Administrative Files
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United States National Museum
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1877-1975
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337.16 cu. ft. (672 document boxes) (116 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 192
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records prior to 1907 consist mostly of incoming correspondence (outgoing correspondence can be found in record unit 112). After 1907 the records contain both incoming and outgoing correspondence. Much of the material consists of routine public inquiries. In addition, these records document museum accessions and Smithsonian expeditions and ...
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Hendricks, Gordon
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1895-1970
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27 Cubic feet (55 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0369
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Contains Gordon Hendricks's collection of clippings, correspondence, and research notes, and other professional papers related to his books and articles on motion picture history. Includes files on Edison, William Kennedy Laurie Dickson, and other pioneers in motion picture inventions.
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Department of Administration and Museum Support Services
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1971-1989
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3.73 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (46 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-044
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Between 1986 and 1989 the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG) considered building an addition. Many schemes were considered, all prepared by The Architects Collaborative (TAC) of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The most fully developed scheme is the 7th Street Addition. Other design schemes are: Wraparound Scheme A, Wraparound Scheme C...
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Newman, Elias, 1903-
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1922-1981
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1.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.newmelia
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York painter, writer, and educator Elias Newman measure 1.1 linear feet and date from 1922 to 1981. Newman's participation in exhibitions and various art related organizations, notably Artists Equity Association, is documented through biographical material, correspondence, notes, writings, organizational records, printed material, and photographs.
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Hawthorne, Charles Webster, 1872-1930
Hawthorne, Marion Campbell
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1870-1983
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2.2 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 6 reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hawtchar
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence of Charles and Marion Hawthorne, their son Joseph and his wife Hazel Hawthorne; photographs of Hawthorne family and Cape Cod School of Art; printed material; exhibition records; diary pages; and a drawing reflect activities of influential painting instructor Charles Hawthorne, his school, the Cape Cod School of Art, and publications ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Under Secretary
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1987
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 90-033
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting Smithsonian Institution (SI) activities during the term of Dean W. Anderson as Under Secretary in 1987. It includes correspondence, memoranda, information booklets from various museums, audit reports, data concerning traveling exhibitions, appointment log, SI credit card program, management agenda...
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Roko Gallery
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1929-1982
bulk 1970-1978
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6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.rokogall
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Archives of American Art
The Roko Gallery records measure six linear feet and date from 1929-1982, with the bulk of the records dating from 1970-1978. Founded by Michael Leon Freilich in 1946, the records of this New York contemporary art gallery consist primarily of artists files. Also found are scattered correspondence, business and financial records, a subject file, exhibition files, seven scrapbooks, printed material, and photographs of Frielich, friends, and of artwork.
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Forbes, Anne, 1919-
United States. Indian Arts and Crafts Board
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1948-1977
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472 Photographic prints
1 Linear foot
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.060
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National Museum of the American Indian
The Anne Forbes collection includes documents and photographs pertaining to her research on Indian arts in the Southwest, United States conducted during 1948-1948 and revisited in 1958. The work culminated in the dissemination of a survey titled "Survey of American Indian Arts and Crafts, Southwest and Northern Plains." Forbes focused mostly on Pueblo paintings having developed personal relationships with several Pueblo painters including Joe Herrera (Cochiti Pueblo), Velino Herrera (Zia Pueblo) and Jose Rey Toledo (Jemez Pueblo).
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National Air and Space Museum. Space History Division
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1978, 1986-2004
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4.5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 19-148
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Valerie Neal, Curator, pertaining to the design, development, execution, and installation of the exhibition "Where Next, Columbus?." The exhibition marked the quincentenary of Christopher Columbus's voyage and considers the possibilities for future space exploration. Some records ...
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Pearis, Ella B. Howard
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1923-1998
bulk 1970-1981
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2.32 Linear feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-012
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
The collection, which dates from 1923 to 1998 and measures 2.32 linear feet, documents the career of community activist, Ella B. Howard Pearis The papers are comprised of correspondence with and documents from community organizations, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, scrapbooks, and photographs.