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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Mammals
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1860-1973 and undated
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8.5 cu. ft. (17 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7320
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection contains a variety of materials documenting the lives and careers of scientists from a wide range of fields, including mammalogy, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology, botany, entomology, paleontology and geology. Also included are files on conservationists, taxidermists, historical figures, explorers, frontiersmen, and hunter...
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W. Atlee Burpee & Co.
Burpee, W. Atlee (Washington Atlee), 1858-1915
Burpee, David, 1893-1980
James Vick's Sons (Rochester, N.Y.).
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circa 1873-1986
bulk 1890-1930
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201 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- AAG.BUR
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Archives of American Gardens
The W. Atlee Burpee & Company records, dated circa 1873-1986, document the firm's business activities developing plant varieties and marketing and selling seeds. They include accounting records, seed trial records, seed contracts, sales records, inventories, office correspondence, seed catalogs, promotional and instructional materials, advertisements and advertising reports, contest letters, daybooks, photographs, reference materials, and other items relating to the company and some of its competitors.
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies
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1987-1997
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-231
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the Smithsonian Institution's 150th Anniversary Program, including the 150th Anniversary Party on the National Mall. These materials were created by Dr. Richard Kurin, Acting Director, 1987-1990, and Director, 1990-2009, of the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies, previously kno...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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2007
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-067
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of newspaper clippings about Smithsonian Institution museums, curators, exhibitions, administration, and events. Of particular note is the resignation of Secretary Lawrence M. Small. Materials include clippings.
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Mergenthaler Linotype Co.
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1886-1997
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108 Cubic feet (257 boxes, 1 map-folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0666
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
These records document primarily the history of typeface development at the Mergenthaler Linotype Company of Baltimore, Maryland. The company supplied most of the typesetting machines used in the printing industry, both in America and worldwide. As changing technology ended the usefulness of the linotype machine the company pioneered new computer-driven, photo typesetting machines.
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Brown, Harold E., 1929-2012
Malewotkuk, Florence Nupok
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1952-1953
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1 Linear foot
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.099
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National Museum of the American Indian
This collection contains materials that were created and collected by Corporal Harold E. Brown circa 1952-1953 and relate to his service in the United States Army when he was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War (1950-1953). The materials include letters from Yuit (Siberian Yup'ik) artist Florence Nupok Malewotkuk (1906-1971) to Cpl. Brown and...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction
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1976-1982
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 84-015
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of the Central Files of the Office of Design and Construction. The files are identified by project number and title. Included are projects related to the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), the Renwick Gallery of Art, the Hirshhorn Museum ...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of Special Events
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1975-1980
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 87-039
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the Office of Special Events activities in preparing luncheon and dinner arrangements for Regent meetings, special awards, exhibitions, and special guests of the Smithsonian. Files contain the following information, however, not all files contain this information: seating arrangements, special signs, flags for display ...
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Smithsonian Institution, Assistant Secretary for External Affairs
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1977-1993
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-030
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the activities of Janet W. Solinger, former Director of the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program, in her capacity as Director of Special Projects in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for External Affairs. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and reports describing her involvement in several p...
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Graciela, 1915-2010
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1934-2013
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10 Cubic feet (33 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1425
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the personal life and professional career of Graciela Perez-Gutierrez, a well known Afro-Cuban singer. Born in Havana, she performed for over thirty years, first with the all-female Orquesta Anacaona and El Trio Garcia and then with her brother Machito before a solo career.