Edward J. Orth Memorial Archives of the World's Fair
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Orth, Edward J.
Exhibition Collectors Historical Organization
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1900 - 1989
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130 cubic feet (417 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0560
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York. Also includes materials on other world's fairs, the Exhibition Collectors Historical Organization (ECHO), New York City tourism and Disney.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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2011
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-174
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of G. Wayne Clough during his fourth year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (SI). The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fund raising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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2010
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-173
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of G. Wayne Clough during his third year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (SI). The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fund raising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, m...
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Ellsworth, Scott, Dr.
Smithsonian Institution
- Dates:
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1972-1989
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6.6 cubic feet (20 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0306
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Created in 1971, the Federal Express Corporation, an overnight air freight delivery system was an innovative company known for its memorable advertising campaigns. The core of the Federal Express Advertising History Collection is a series of interviews conducted in 1988 by Dr. Scott Ellsworth. Twenty-five individuals associated with Federal Express advertising were interviewed about the company and its award-winning advertising.
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National Portrait Gallery, Administrative Office
- Dates:
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1963-1987
- Size:
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9.2 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 379
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit documents the activities and efforts of the Administrative Office to acquire objects and portraits, most notably correspondence with art collectors and professional artists. The records include correspondence and memoranda with various art collectors, professional artists, domestic and foreign museums, educational institutions...
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National Museum of American History, Dept. of Collections Management Services
- Dates:
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1971-1998
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11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-079
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes 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, Office of Special Events
- Dates:
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1981-1982
- Size:
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 89-038
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession documents the short-term events sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. Materials include memoranda concerning the events, purchase and catering receipts, menus, guest lists, photographs, agenda, invitations, facilities applications, minutes of meetings, pamphlets and brochures, and copies of newspaper articles.
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National Portrait Gallery, Administrative Office
- Dates:
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1972, 1984-1999
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-118
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the activities of the office. Topics include finance, procurement, and grant management. Records were created and maintained by Barbara A. Hart, Associate Director of Administration, and Carolyn Kinder Carr, Deputy Director. Boxes 1-2 are arranged topically by department, project, or program, and concern administrative ...
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Fogel, Byron J.
- Dates:
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1961 - 2007
- Size:
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2 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0419
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
More than 400 placemats collected between 1961 and 2007 from throughout the United States and abroad. The collection consists of advertising placemat used by a variety of restaurants, hotels, casinos, and expositions.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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2012
- Size:
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-180
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of G. Wayne Clough during his fifth year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fund raising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, ...