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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Office of the Director
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circa 1965-1996
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-090
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the administrative and professional activities of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG), Office of the Director. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Abram Lerner, HMSG Director from 1974-1984, and James T. Demetrion, Director 1984- . Some of the Lerner correspondence...
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Asher, Elise, 1914-
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1923-1994
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1.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.asheelis
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Archives of American Art
The Elise Asher papers measure 1.6 linear feet and date from 1923 to 1994. The collection includes biographical material, letters, writings, works of art, business records, printed material, and photographs reflecting Asher's career as a poet, painter, and sculptor, and her friendships with many prominent artists of the mid-twentieth century.
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Ferguson, John Calvin, 1866-1945
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circa 1850s-1988
bulk 1900-1945
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6.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- FSA.A1999.33
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
The John Calvin Ferguson Family papers measure 6.4 linear feet, and date from circa 1850s to 1988, with the bulk dating from 1900 to 1945. The bulk of the papers consists of John Calvin Ferguson's personal, professional, and family correspondence, and correspondence between other members of the Ferguson family. The papers also include biographical materials; sermons, speeches, and writings by Ferguson and others; printed materials, both collected and given to Ferguson; and photographs, including five photograph albums.
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Hunt, Leigh H. (Leigh Harrison), 1858-1937
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1870-1937
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5.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.huntleig
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Archives of American Art
The collection measures 5.9 linear feet, dates from 1870-1937, and documents the career of art history instructor, printmaker, and physician Leigh Harrison Hunt. Found within the papers are scattered biographical material for Hunt; letters; miscellaneous financial records; diaries written by his wife Grace Storrs Hunt; notes and writings; art work by Hunt; scrapbooks; miscellaneous printed material; photographs; and commercial printing blocks.
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David J. Marcou photographs
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Marcou, David Joseph, 1950-
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2008
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32 Photographs ((digital photographs))
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.107
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National Museum of the American Indian
This collection consists of 32 digital photographs shot by David J. Marcou and depict The Last Stand symphony dress rehearsal on April 24, 2008 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The photographs depict the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra; co-composers Bill Miller (Mohican/Stockbridge-Munsee), Joshua Yudkin, and Kristin Wilkinson; conductor Amy Mills; La Crosse...
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Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Washington Steel Corporation
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1947-1994
- Size:
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0.5 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1443
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection contains photographs and safety materials from the Washington Steel Corporation, a manufacturer based in Washington, Pennsylvania.
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Wenger, Suzanne
Yemisi, Lola
Saka, Waheed O.
Smith, Sara Wendell
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1991
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117 slides (photographs) (dupe slides, 1 volume, color)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1993-003
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Photographs taken by Sara Wendell Smith in 1991 of textiles by Nigerian artists. The works include Adire fabric, which is made in a resist dyeing technique, quilts and appliqués. The artists include Nike Davies, Adeyemo Kasali Onireke, Ayanniyi Akeem, Florence, Lola Yemisi, Waheed O. Saka, Rotimi Togbe, Gbenga Emmanual Togbe, Bayo Gbelekale, Lamidi Fakeye and Suzanne Wenger. Also included among the slides are scenes from Oshogbo, Nigeria.
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Under Secretary
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1992-1993
- Size:
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-087
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the work of the Under Secretary, Constance Berry Newman, mostly during the Calendar Year 1993 and part of 1992. The records pertain to the activities of Smithsonian Institution offices and bureaus; international relations; and significant projects such as the establishment of the National Museum of the American Indian, ...
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Gilder, Dorothea
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1897-1920
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0.6 Linear Feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.gilddoro
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Dorothea Gilder papers regarding Cecilia Beaux date from 1897 to 1920 and include correspondence between Beaux and Gilder, scattered printed materials, and two photographs of Beaux with Gilder and other friends. The papers are comprised primarily of correspondence between Cecilia Beaux and her close, life-long friend and intimate companion Dorothea Gilder between 1897 and 1920. The letters recount daily activities, travels, work, social life, attitudes, and aspects of their intimate relationship.
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Terrell, William Dandrige, 1871-1960s (radio communication specialist)
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1911-1965
- Size:
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0.5 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0097
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents W.D.Terrell's life, specifically his work as Chief of the Radio Division in the Commerce Department. Terrell was responsible for monitoring the institution of radio into the nation's defense forces.