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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Paleobiology
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1930-2006
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-284
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the career of Sergius H. Mamay. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, research notes and loan records.
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Ellen Hulda Johnson papers
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Johnson, Ellen H.
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1872-2018
bulk 1921-1992
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60.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.johnelle
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian, art critic, author, librarian and educator Ellen Hulda Johnson measure 60.3 linear feet and date from 1872-2018, with the bulk of the material dating from 1921-1992. The papers include biographical materials; personal and family files; personal, professional, and business correspondence; extensive research and writing files; teaching files; subject files; professional and curatorial files; and artists' files. Johnson's papers reflect the full range of her career, interests, and close relationships with many artists.
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Paleobiology
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1930-1932, 1937-1984 and undated, with related records from 1882
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17.56 cu. ft. (35 document boxes) (1 folder oversize material)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 328
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Archives would like to thank Frederick J. Collier and Martin A. Buzas for their assistance in the transfer of these records to the Archives.
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Smithson, James, 1765-1829
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1796-1951, circa 1974, 1981-1983
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5.37 cu. ft. (8 document boxes) (2 half document boxes) (1 16x20 box) (3 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7000
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The James Smithson Collection lacks a great deal of his original papers. Richard Rush brought Smithson's personal effects to the United States in 1838, along with the proceeds from his estate. A fire in the Smithsonian building in 1865 destroyed many of the manuscripts originally acquired by the Institution. Correspondence among individuals ...
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Kroll, Leon, 1884-1974
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circa 1900-1988
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8.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.krolleon
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Archives of American Art
The papers of realist painter, muralist, and educator Leon Kroll date from circa 1900 to 1988 and measure 8.7 linear feet. The collection documents Kroll's painting career, teaching, and active participation in numerous art organizations. Over one-half of the collection is correspondence with artists, schools, galleries, museums, patrons, arts organizations, and others. Also found are scattered biographical material, writings and notes, legal and financial records, exhibition catalogs, clippings, other printed material, photographs of Kroll and colleagues, loose drawings and nine sketchbooks.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1965-1976
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10.5 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 369
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of alphabetic subject files of the directors, documenting their relations with Smithsonian administrators and museums, and their direction of publications relating to public affairs activities. Major events of the period included the openings of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the National Collection of Fi...
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Ashton, Dore
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circa 1928-2014
1849
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35.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ashtdore
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Dore Ashton measure 35.6 linear feet and date from circa 1928-2014, with one letter in the Joseph Cornell subject file dating from 1849. The records document Dore Ashton's career as an art critic, historian and educator, with particular depth for the period of 1952 through 1990. The collection contains a small amount of biographical material, as well as correspondence, writings, subject files, printed materials, artwork, and reference photographs of artworks. An addition to the Dore Ashton papers includes biographical material, correspondence, writings, writing project and subject files, teaching files, printed material, artwork and sketchbooks, and photographic material.
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Cooper-Hewitt Museum, Administrator
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1962-1988
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7.21 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 545
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Cox, Allyn, 1896-1982
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1856-1982
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11 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.coxally
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York, N.Y., and Washington, D.C. painter and muralist Allyn Cox measure 11 linear feet and date from 1856-1982. The collection documents Cox's personal and professional life through biographical material, family and general correspondence, writings and notes, research material, printed material, sketchbooks and loose sketches, and photographs. Photographs are of Cox at work, the Cox family, including Kenyon and Louise Cox, Cox's friends and colleagues, events, and Cox's artwork.
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DeVincent, Sam, 1918-1997
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undated
1812-1978
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49 Boxes
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0300.S18
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sam DeVincent loved music and art and began collecting sheet music with lithographs at an early age. Series 18, Dance contains approximately 3,330 pieces of sheet music and other materials documenting the development of and popular attitudes towards dance in the United States. An overview to the entire DeVincent collection is available here: Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music.