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National Museum of American History. Division of Ceramics and Glass
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circa 1938-1987, with related records from 1914
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 406
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records include the correspondence and memoranda of Paul V. Gardner, J. Jefferson Miller II, and Susan H. Meyers pertaining to private donations, loans, exhibition planning, identification of ceramic and glass pieces, conferences and seminars, staff research, and administrative matters. Also included are inquiries from collectors, museum...
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National Museum of American History. Archives Center
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1988-2013
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 14-247
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Deborra A. Richardson, Chair and Curator, and documents her work managing the Archives Center's programs, acquisitions, staff, and practices. The Scurlock Studio Records are documented in this accession as well. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, newsletters, policy manuals, ...
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Henderson, Edward P. interviewee
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1984-1985
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16 audiotapes (reference copies). 26 digital .mp3 files (reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9529
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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U.S. Steel Corporation Photograph Albums
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Aikins, Russell Chorley, 1896-
U.S. Steel Corporation
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circa 1940s
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3 Cubic feet (8 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1037
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection comprises of 21 albums depicting the steel making and finishing operations of the United States Steel Corporation. All of the images were made by Russell Aikins around 1940. The albums contain photographic prints (8" x 9-1/2"). The majority of prints are mounted on spiral-bound pages. The photographs were created for public relations...
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National Museum of American History. Department of Collections Management Services
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1971-1998
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11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-079
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the planning, maintenance, and deinstallation of 1876: A Centennial Exhibition at the Arts and Industries Building. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Robert M. Vogel, Head Curator of the exhibition; William F. Miner, Project Manager, c. 1974-1978; Jon D. Freshour, Collections...
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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June 25-July 6, 1997
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.1997
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.
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1988
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2 videotapes (Reference copies). 7 digital .wmv files and .rm files (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9537
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Videohistory Program, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation from 1986 until 1992, used video in historical research. Additional collections have been added since the grant project ended. Videohistory uses the video camera as a historical research tool to record moving visual information. Video works best in historical r...
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Office of Public Programs
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1989-2000
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-188
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the organization, design, and promotion of exhibits. Exhibits documented in these records include Angles of Repose: A Garden Exhibition of Central Park Benches, Under the Sun: An Outdoor Exhibition of Light, Design for Life: A Centennial Celebration, Power of maps, Opulent Eye of Alexander ...
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Hanson, James A.
Conner, Stuart W.
Dempsey, Hugh A.
Ewers, John C. (John Canfield), 1909-1997
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1945-1993
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97 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- NAA.1998-35
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National Anthropological Archives
The John Canfield Ewers Papers document his wide ranging anthropological interests from early White depictions of Native Americans to the material culture of the Plains tribes through correspondence, exhibit catalogs, field notes, illustrations, lectures, maps, photocopies of archival materials, photographs, and writings. The collection includes ma...
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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June 25-July 6, 1986
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.1986
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.