Thomas Ofcansky collection
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Ofcansky, Thomas P., 1947-
- Dates:
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1678-circa 2005
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1 Booklet (sheet music)
30 Engravings
6 Photographic prints
6 Posters
1 Drawing
2 Documents
12 Maps
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.2015-012
- Repository:
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
The collection dates from 1678 to circa 2005 and consists of 58 maps, engravings, posters, original documents and photographs related to East, Central and South Africa. There is a special focus on Ethiopia (Abyssinia), Tanzania and the Sudan, and the collection's subjects include East African geography, history, political affairs and African leaders, as well as European (German, Italian, British) and American colonization, exploration and warfare in Africa.
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Purcell, Carl M.
- Dates:
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circa 1970
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70 slides (photographs) (color, 35 mm.)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1976-002
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Photographs taken by Carl M. Purcell during his travels through East Africa and West Africa to include Ethiopia, Senegal, Chad, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Tanzania, Gabon and Ghana. Images are mostly portraits of individuals, circa 1970.
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DeCorse, Christopher
- Dates:
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1978-1987
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2363 slides (photographs) ((6 v.), color)
2,363 color copy slides
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1993-028
- Repository:
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Photographs taken by Christopher DeCorse during his travels in Ghana, Gambia, Senegal, Mali and Cote d'Ivoire.
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Sirkis, Nancy
- Dates:
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circa 2008-2009
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10 Photographic prints
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1186
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Color digital photographic prints by Nancy Sirkis, some panoramic, depicting scenes in New York City and Buffalo, N.Y., and small towns.
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Churchill, Christopher, 1977-
Cafaro, Carl
- Dates:
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2004 - 2006
- Size:
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0.8 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1305
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Three black and white silver gelatin photographic prints by photographers Chris Churchill from his "American Faith" series, 2004-2006.
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Rodriguez, Mrs. E. F.
- Dates:
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circa 1890s
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9 Prints (albumen)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.4469
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National Anthropological Archives
Studio portraits, including those of Native Americans (probably Inuit, Kickapoo, and Pawnee or Kiowa), a cowboy or performer, and possibly R. E. Peyton, a Pawnee interpreter. Some of the Native Americans depicted may have been part of a show that traveled throughout Chicago and the West.
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García, Héctor, 1923-
- Dates:
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1969
- Size:
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1 Booklet
80 Prints (silver gelatin)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.92-6
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs made by Héctor García documenting Holy Week observances among the Cora in Western Central Mexico in 1969. They include images of a church, musicians, masks and mask makers, processions, and performers. Notes on some of the photographs relate them to descriptions in Fernando Benitez, Los indios de México, 1970. The photographs, mostly en...
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1867-1993, undated
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0.58 cu. ft. (1 tall document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 06-100
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of miscellaneous photographs, negatives, maps and drawings. The records represent a broad range of subjects and topics such as early 20th century photographs of China taken by Dr. Bailey Willis; a photograph of a portrait painting of Richard Delafield, Regent of the Smithsonian Institution, 1865-1871; exterior photograp...
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Langsner, Jules, 1911-1967
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circa 1910s-1998
bulk 1950-1967
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4.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.langjule
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of southern California contemporary art curator, critic, and historian Jules Langsner measure 4.4 linear feet and date from circa 1910s-1998, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1950-1967. Found within the papers are biographical material; correspondence with family, friends, and colleagues; writings normal="1941"> travel, and works of art; and audio recordings of Langsner's lectures and eulogies given at his funeral.
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Kent, Rockwell, 1882-1971
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circa 1840-1993
bulk 1935-1961
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88 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kentrock
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Rockwell Kent papers measure 88.0 linear feet and date from circa 1840 to 1993 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1935 to 1961. The collection provides comprehensive coverage of Kent's career as a painter, illustrator, designer, writer, lecturer, traveler, political activist, and dairy farmer.