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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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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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National Zoological Park
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circa 1955-2005
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78 cu. ft. (78 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-065
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the National Zoological Park's (NZP) photograph collection. Images document the zoo and its animals, veterinary care, staff, exhibits, facilities, events, and research. The majority of images were taken by staff such as Jessie Cohen, NZP's official staff photographer from 1979 through 2009. Materials include slides, ...
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National Zoological Park
- Dates:
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1887-1966
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147 cu. ft. (288 document boxes) (1 tall document box) (4 bound volumes) (71 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 74
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The earliest records concerning the National Zoological Park date from 1887. They were kept by the Office of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution until 1890, when they were transferred to Holt House, the Park's administrative headquarters. During the late 1960's the records were transferred to the custody of the Smithsonian Institution...
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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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National Air and Space Museum. Department of Space Science and Exploration
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circa 1960-1986
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22.5 cu. ft. (22 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 348
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of administrative files from the Department of Astronautics and the Department of Space Science and Exploration. Materials include correspondence, budget materials, exhibit scripts, annual reports, files of former curator Richard Hallion, correspondence of Durant concerning the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astron...
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Boeing Company
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1952-1985
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6.75 Cubic feet (15 legal document boxes; 1 flatbox)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1986.0013
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of documentation for Boeing's postwar commercial aircraft programs.
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Nutt, Arthur, 1895-1983
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1915-1981
bulk 1915-1945
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5.57 Cubic feet (15 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1987.0115
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Arthur Nutt was an aeronautical engineer specializing in engine design.
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Foster Brothers (Boston, Mass.)
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1875-1973
bulk 1893-1942
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13 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fostbrot
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Archives of American Art
The records of Boston picture frame company Foster Brothers measure 13 linear feet and date from 1875-1973 with the bulk of the material falling between 1893 and 1942. Correspondence, stock records, financial records, writings, miscellaneous business records, printed material, scrapbooks, and photographs document the history of this company that operated a factory, retail store, and wholesale and mail order businesses between 1893 and 1942. A small number of family papers are included, with items pre-dating and post-dating the business.
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National Museum of American History. Department of History of Science
- Dates:
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1923-1980
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15.5 cu. ft. (31 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession T90005
- Repository:
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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.