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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction
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circa 1960-1980
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107.16 cu. ft. (105 record storage boxes) (2 document boxes) (2 tall document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 638
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of project files documenting the repairs, improvement, and renovation of existing Smithsonian buildings. The records include memoranda with Smithsonian offices, correspondence with contractors, blueprints, cost analyses, specifications, and photographs. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: the...
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Morris, Carl, 1911-1993
Prince, Sue Ann
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1983 Mar. 23
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44 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.morris83
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Carl Morris conducted 1983 Mar. 23, by Sue Ann Kendall, for the Archives of American Art's Northwest Oral History Project, at the artist's studio in Portland, Or.
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Russo, Michele, 1909-2004
Van Cleve, Jane
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1983 August 29
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49 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.russo83
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Michele Russo conducted 1983 August 29, by Jane Van Cleve, at the artist's studio in Portland, Or., for the Archives of American Art's Northwest Oral History Project. Russo speaks of his youth and educational background; attending Yale University Art School; his participation in social activism; working on WPA projects; the developm...
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Krause, LaVerne, 1924-1987
Kolisch, Marian W.
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1983 Apr. 17-Aug. 18
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81 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.krause83
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Archives of American Art
An interview of LaVerne Krause conducted 1983 Apr. 17-Aug. 18, by Marian W. Kolisch, for the Archives of American Art's Northwest Oral History Project, at the artist's studio, in Portland, Or. Krause speaks of her youth and family background; her education at the University of Oregon; the difficulties in being a parent while trying to pursue an art...
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Tolerton, David, 1907-
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1912-1987
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0.2 Linear feet ((on 1 microfilm reel))
1.3 Linear feet (ADDITION)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.toledavi
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Archives of American Art
Exhibition announcements and catalogs, undated and 1939-1961; report on "Improving Scenic Coast Route", 1959; a clipping, 1954; a photograph of Tolerton; and 6 photographs of his sculpture.
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Wilbur H. Burnham Studios records
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Wilbur H. Burnham Studios
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circa 1904-1991
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35.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wilbhbur
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The records of nationally renowned Boston, Massachussetts, stained glass design company, Wilbur H. Burnham Studios, measure 35.9 linear feet and date from circa 1904-1991. The majority of the collection consists of project files for the studio's stained glass window contracts throughout the United States from the 1920s-1980s. In addition to project files, records include biographical material for the owners, correspondence relating to personal and studio business, general business and financial records, writings such as published articles by Wilbur H. Burnham, scrapbooks and other printed material documenting the history of the company, artwork including extensive watercolor design studies for stained glass, and photographic material.
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Brooks, James, 1906-1992
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1909-2010
bulk 1930-2010
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20.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.broojame
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Abstract Expressionist painters James Brooks and Charlotte Park measure 18.7 linear feet and are dated 1909-2010, bulk 1930-2010. Correspondence, subject files, personal business records, printed material, and a sound recording document his painting career, interests, professional and personal activities. Also found are biographical materials, interviews, writings, and art work. The collection also includes papers of his wife, Abstract Expressionist painter Charlotte Park, regarding her painting career, personal life, activities as executor of James Brooks' estate, and some material concerning the James Brooks and Charlotte Park Brooks Foundation. There is a 1.4 linear foot addition to this collection donated in 2017 that includes 58 "week-at-a-glance" appointment books, three journals and one address/ telephone book of Charlotte Park; a hand written chronology with significant dates and notes; postcards and exhibition announcements sent to Charlotte and James; doodles; and a sketch, possibly by Don Kingman.
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Larsen, Jack Lenor, 1927-2020
Fisch, Arline M.
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2004 February 6-8
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78 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.larsen04
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Jack Lenor Larsen conducted 2004 February 6-8, by Arline M. Fisch, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, in Longhouse, East Hampton, N.Y.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Architectural History and Historic Preservation
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circa 1850-2006
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59 cu. ft. (59 record storage boxes) (10 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-225
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of information files, original reports and correspondence, papers and articles, and other background material on Smithsonian buildings. These records were compiled by the Office of Architectural History and Historic Preservation (OAHP), research associates, and volunteers. Items in brackets describe cross-references ...
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Callahan, Kenneth, 1905-1986
Prince, Sue Ann
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1982 October 27-December 19
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75 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.callah82
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Kenneth Callahan conducted 1982 October 27-1982 December 19, by Sue Ann Kendall, for the Archives of American Art's Northwest Oral History Project.