Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Collection
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Davis, Benjamin O., Jr., 1912-
- Dates:
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1928-1990
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75.03 Cubic feet (168 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1992.0023
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of 72 linear feet of the papers of Benjamin O. Davis. Included are the following types of material: programs, invitations, certificates, correspondence, published material, and photographs.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1992-1998
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27 cu. ft. (27 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 03-091
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes records documenting the activities of the Office of the Director and the daily administration of the National Museum of American History (NMAH), as well as material concerning Smithsonian issues, during the tenure of Spencer R. Crew. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and general information pertaining to ...
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Perls Galleries
- Dates:
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1937-1997
- Size:
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79.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.perlgall
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The records of the Perls Galleries measure 79.6 linear feet and date from 1937 to 1997. Founded by Klaus Perls in 1937 and operating until 1997, the gallery dealt primarily in modern French art and the artwork of Alexander Calder. Found within the records are extensive correspondence (circa 44 linear feet) with artists, dealers, galleries, museums, and collectors; photographs and negatives of inventory and other artwork; exhibition files, scattered financial records; and exhibition catalogs and clippings.
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Lipman, Howard, 1905-1992
- Dates:
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1848, 1916-2000
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46.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lipmhowa
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Howard W. and Jean Lipman papers measure 46.6 linear feet and span the years 1916 to 2000, with one brochure maintained in a research file dating to 1848. The bulk dates for the collection are 1932 to 1992. The papers primarily concern the art collecting activities and interests of the Lipmans which included modern American sculpture, American folk art, and other contemporary American paintings. Found within the papers are correspondence files, notes and printed material that served as research and reference material, along with financial material. The collection also contains writings, notes, and editorial material used by Jean Lipman in her dual roles as an editor for Art in America magazine and as a respected art critic and author.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1958-1997
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28.5 cu. ft. (28 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-152
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the administrative activities of the National Museum of American History (NMAH), Office of the Director, concerning NMAH departments, divisions, exhibitions, and special events, primarily during fiscal years 1993-1994, although some records date back to when the museum was named the National Museum of History and Technol...
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
- Dates:
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June 29-July 10, 2016
- Size:
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.2016
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.
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National Museum of the American Indian, Curatorial Office
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1979-2003
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17 cu. ft. (17 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-029
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document the activities of the curatorial staff of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). Subjects covered include the exhibition master plan, workshops, repatriation, exhibitions, councils, collections management, collection research, conservation treatment, budgetary matters, and research....
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Lazzari, Pietro, 1898-1979
- Dates:
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1878-1998
- Size:
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12.84 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.lazzpiet
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of muralist and sculptor, Pietro Lazzari, measure 12.84 linear feet and date from 1878 to 1998. The papers document Lazzari's life and career through biographical material, correspondence, business records, notes, writings, artwork, photographs, and printed material.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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circa 1989-1990
- Size:
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-094
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the administrative activities of the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include the outgoing and incoming correspondence and memoranda of Roger G. Kennedy, Director, 1980-1992, and Douglas E. Evelyn, Deputy Director, 1980-1991; records pertaining to budgetary and administrative affairs of NMAH departme...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Physical Plant. Horticulture Services Division
- Dates:
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1986-1993
- Size:
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-131
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of administrative files. The files contain internal and external memorandum and correspondence concerning grounds and greenhouse maintenance, most of which contain horticulture services. There is correspondence from the Blair House, the National Park Service, the Festival of American Folklife, and the Garden Club of ...