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1987-1990
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files (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9536
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Videohistory Program, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation from 1986 until 1992, used video in historical research. Additional collections have been added since the grant project ended. Videohistory uses the video camera as a historical research tool to record moving visual information. Video works best in historical r...
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
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circa 1982-1988
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33 cu. ft. (33 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 583
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the tenure of Roger G. Kennedy, director, NMHT, 1979-1980, and director, NMAH, 1980-1992, as well as some of the work of Douglas E. Evelyn, deputy director. The records concern activities of the Office of the Director and the administration of NMAH. Of special note are records regarding the conclusion in 1982 of the ...
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Messmore and Damon Company Records
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Messmore, George Harold
Messmore and Damon Company
Damon, Joseph
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1892 - 1998
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16 Cubic feet (40 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0846
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The records document Messmore and Damon's work in the design and construction of parade floats, museum dioramas, exhibitions, displays and scenery. The materials include business records, photographs, patents, scrapbooks, promotional materials, sound recordings and moving image.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division
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1957-1979 and undated
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 85-215
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence, memoranda, budget records, manuscripts, and publications documenting the operations and programs of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Physical Plant
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1982-2000
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111 cu. ft. (111 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-013
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes project files documenting Office of Physical Plant (OPP) renovation and reconstruction activities of Smithsonian museums and facilities. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; blueprints and drawings; budget summaries; proposals; reports; and photographs. Each folder includes the OPP project number, ...
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Smithsonian Institution, International Exchange Service
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circa 1908-1971
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10.3 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 502
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of the correspondence of the director of the International Exchange Service along with invoices and shipping instructions. The bulk of the correspondence relates to the exchange of printed matter between parties in the United States and abroad.
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Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
Work and Industry, Division of, NMAH, SI
ConRail
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
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1878-1971
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22.3 Cubic feet (1 box, 59 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1074
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection consists of: a 1903 book of photographs entitled "Illustrations Showing the Works of the Passaic Steel Company at Paterson, New Jersey"; photograph albums (including several cyanotype albums) of the port of Hoboken, the terminal and buildings and other structures; a "souvenir" photograph album of the Clarks Summit/Halstead cut-off, 1...
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National Museum of American History, Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1970-1985
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15.2 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 360
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of press releases, memoranda, tapes documenting Museum activities, newspaper clippings concerning the Museum, correspondence, exhibition catalogues, exhibition scripts, invitations, guest lists, and photographs. Material pre-dating the appointment of Rebecca Bean consists entirely of news clippings.
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
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1890-1929
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14.6 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 45
- 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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National Museum of American History. Department of History of Science
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1923-1980
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15.5 cu. ft. (31 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession T90005
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of miscellaneous correspondence, fiscal records, annual reports, incoming and outgoing curatorial correspondence, personnel files, and records pertaining to the Computer History Project. Staff documented include Susan Faye Cannon.