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Dodd, Lois, 1927-
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1945-2013
- Size:
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6.82 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.doddlois
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York City painter, educator, gallery owner, and activist Lois Dodd date from 1945 to 2013 and measure 6.82 linear feet. The papers focus on Dodd's personal work and contain little documentation of her involvement with Tanager Gallery. Found are biographical materials, including an interview conducted by Pat Mainardi in 1973; personal business records; professional correspondence; project and teaching files for Artist Housing Projects and various teaching positions; scattered writings and notes; printed materials including exhibition catalogs and announcements; and photographs. The 2014 and 2015 additions date from 1945-2013 and provide additional material related to Dodd's career as a painter and educator. Found here are biographical material; correspondence with friends and artists; writings by others; project and teaching files; personal business records; printed material; photographical material of artwork and Dodd; eleven travel sketchbooks; and a few pieces of artwork by George Schneeman.
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1885-1970
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14.66 cu. ft. (27 document boxes) (2 tall document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 272
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of a variety of record and ledger books documenting loans, accessions, requisitions, and the mounting of specimens; annual and quarterly reports; files relating to World War II problems of loans and storage; exchange files including correspondence with other institutions; a botanical reference file of replies to public ...
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Gilbert, Glen Alexander, 1913-1982
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1935-1982
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1.82 Cubic feet (4 document boxes; 1 slim document box)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0187
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of a seven volume set representing a partial documentation of Gilbert's contribution to ATC development. The material was compiled by Gilbert's wife after his death in 1982. The collection also includes two books by Gilbert on air traffic control.
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National Museum of Natural History
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circa 1835-1974 and undated
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0.68 cu. ft. (1 half document box) (1 12x17 box) (1 folder oversize materials)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7220
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of a small amount of notes, lists, and illustrations in the Archives, and a much larger quantity of field notes, catalogs, and records kept in the Division of Fishes, Cataloging Room.
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Mericle, Virginia
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1960 - 1999
- Size:
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10 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1212
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Over four thousand menus from American and international restaurants documenting the marketing and sale of food outside of the home to consumers around the world.
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Gordon, Mackenzie, 1913-
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1913-1992
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-078
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection documents Gordon's paleontological research; his service with the USGS, including field work; and his professional activities. Included is correspondence and memoranda arranged chronologically, alphabetically, and by subject; reports on fossils sent to Gordon for identification; subject/project files concerning field work, ...
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Fenton, Beatrice, 1887-1983
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1836-1984
bulk 1890-1978
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9.36 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fentbeat
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor Beatrice Fenton date from 1836-1984 (bulk 1890-1978) and measure 9.36 linear feet. The collection documents Fenton's career as a sculptor and art instructor, as well as her life-long friendships with artist Emily Clayton and art educator Marjorie Martinet. Found are scattered biographical materials, correspondence primarily with Martinet (approximately 1/2 of the collection), business records, notes and writings, scattered records of arts organizations, transcripts of interviews with Fenton, sketches and sketchbooks, a scrapbook, brochures, clippings, postcards, reproductions of artwork, and photographs of friends and family, travels, and artwork. Writings include several illustrated hand-made books of poetry by Emily Clayton.
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Bunn, William E. L., 1910-2009
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1863-2009
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13.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bunnwill
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, muralist, and designer William E. L. Bunn measure 13.4 linear feet and date from 1863-2009. The collection documents Bunn's career as a painter, industrial designer, and his work on Treasury Department post office mural commissions through biographical material, scattered correspondence, project files, industrial design records, diaries and journals, writings and notes, printed material, photographs, and artwork. Also found are Bunn's papers regarding Grant Wood.
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Ashbrook, F. G. (Frank Getz), 1892-1966
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circa 1915-1965
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10 cu. ft. (20 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7143
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records include correspondence, statistics, journal articles, and newspaper clippings concerning the fur industry, fur farming, and fur resources; research investigations on domestically raised fur animals; laws and tariffs concerning textiles and fur trading; correspondence concerning the China dog-skin case, 1934-1942; correspondence r...
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1960-1988
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7426
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection contains information on administrative activities, curation of collections, publication of scientific manuscripts, cooperative research agreements with universities, budgets, staffing, committees, and grants. Incoming and outgoing correspondence, memoranda, research proposals, newsletters, and annual reports also document ...