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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Curatorial - American Art
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1989-1994
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-089
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the Peacock Room Conservation Project, 1989-1994. The records were created and maintained by Linda Merrill, Curator. Materials include correspondence, proposals, funding, conservator contracts, slides, and Peacock Room conservation issues.
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National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution). Conservation Laboratory
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1980-1999
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-086
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the assessment of condition and proposed treatment for objects slated for exhibition. Objects represented in the collection come from within the National Portrait Galley (NPG) collection and outside loans. Materials include condition and treatment reports, memoranda, checklists, photographs, no...
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National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution). Department of Design and Production
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1984-2006
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-061
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of two series and documents the Department of Design and Production's role in restoration and renovation projects at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). Series 1 consists of records documenting miscellaneous projects involving conservation lab ventilation, lighting, the courtyard fountain, exterior stone and window ...
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Oral history interview with Carroll F. Wales
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Wales, Carroll F., 1918-2007
Brown, Robert F.
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1992 November 10-1993 February 11
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9 Items (sound cassettes Sound recording)
203 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wales92
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview with Carroll F. Wales conducted 1992 November 10-1993 February 11, by Robert F. Brown, for the Archives of American Art.
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National Museum of American History. Department of Conservation
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1961-2003
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-221
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Scott Odell, head conservator at the National Museum of American History (NMAH) from 1978-1993 and previous to that conservator in the Division of Musical History, previously the Division of Musical Instruments, from 1963-1978. In 1963 Odell planned and established the first conservation lab for histor...
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Mayer, Ralph, 1895-1979
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[ca. 1920]-1964
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4.5 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 3 reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mayeralp
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence, writings, photographs, art work, subject files, scrapbooks, and printed material.
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Pomerantz, Louis
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1937-1988
bulk 1950-1988
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34.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.pomeloui
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Chicago art conservator, Louis Pomerantz, measure 34.2 linear feet and date from 1937 to 1988, with the bulk of the material dating from the 1950s-1980s. The papers document two principal aspects of Pomerantz's professional life: his conservation work for institutions and individuals, and the development of his professional expertise as documented through his writings and teachings, his continued conservation training, and his involvement in professional organizations. Files include scattered biographical material, professional correspondence, interviews, writings, project and client files, teaching and reference files, printed material, and photographic material primarily documenting conservation treatments and techniques.
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Perrot, Paul N.
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1976-1983
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 93-103
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This material consists of correspondence and copies of articles received in the course of Perrot's contacts with Theodore F. Kuper, an amateur of American history whom Perrot had known in his days at the Corning Museum; and with Grace Morley, head of the Asia Agency of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). See the May 5, 1993, letter ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Museum Programs
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1973-1984
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4.5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 90-026
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiovisual program conservation instruction booklets. Materials also include presentation color slides and audio cassettes to the booklets, which document conservation issues such as the care of paintings, treatment of metal artifacts, textile cleaning, protecting objects in exhibitions, preservation of rare books ...
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Hines, Felrath, 1913-1993
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1954-2002
- Size:
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1.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hinefelr
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of abstract artist and art conservator Felrath Hines measure 1.3 linear feet and date from 1954 to 2002. The bulk of the papers include project files concerning his work as a conservator. These files may include correspondence; condition and treatment reports; financial records, photographic materials, and printed material. Also found is scattered biographical material, general correspondence, and photographs of conserved works--many of which are unlabeled.
