Scientists and Inventors Portrait File: photoprints
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Physical Sciences, Division of (NMAH, Smithsonian Institution).
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undated
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10 Cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0315
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Although the obvious intention of the organizers of this file was to produce a comprehensive, alphabetical file of images of important scientists, inventors, engineers, and other figures in the history of science and technology, the resulting representation of significant subjects is somewhat haphazard. Also, there are some portraits of subjects o...
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Ryerson, Margery
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circa 1790
1902-1965
circa 1900
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0.7 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.ryermarg
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, printmaker, and educator Margery Ryerson measure 0.7 linear feet and date from circa 1790, circa 1900, and 1902-1965. The collection comprises scattered documentation of Ryerson's career through biographical material, correspondence, photographs, a scrapbook, and writings, and a small amount of artwork by others dating from circa 1790.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
Organization for Progressive Engineers
New University Conference
Scientists for Social and Political Action
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1968 - 1969
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1 Cubic foot (2 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0473
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection covers the period 1968-1969, the blossoming of the anti-Vietnam War protest movement. The papers primarily concern the March 4, 1969 voluntary research stoppage at MIT. This day was set aside to discuss and criticize the cooperation of MIT researchers with the US Department of Defense and included speakers George McGovern and Noam Ch...
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Sun, Ming-ju
Sun, Ming-ju
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circa 1972-2002, undated
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2 Cubic feet (5 boxes, 1 map-folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0897
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Fashion drawings and the photographic work of Ming-Ju Sun while as an employee of Garfinckel's Department Store and as an independent artist.
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Frieseke, Frederick C. (Frederick Carl), 1874-1939
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circa 1870s-1943
1982
1996
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0.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.friefred
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Impressionist painter Frederick Carl Frieseke measure 0.3 and date from circa 1870s-1943, 1982, and 1996. This small collection contains scattered documentation of Frieseke's life through several biographical items, printed material, photographs of Frieseke and his family, and miscellany.
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Garfield, Mollie, 1867-1947
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1874-1883
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0.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.garfmoll
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Archives of American Art
The Mollie Garfield papers measures 0.2 linear feet and date from 1874 to 1883 and consist primarily of an album of 26 signed pencil sketches, ink drawings, and watercolors of various subjects by American painters and illustrators, including James Carter Beard, Harry Fenn, William Henry Holmes, Joseph Pennell, and others. Also found are a few items of correspondence and notes regarding the album and the artists, and a few scattered miscellaneous documents from the 1870s.
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Dell, Robert, 1950-
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circa 1977-2013
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0.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dellrobe
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Archives of American Art
The Robert Dell papers measure 0.5 linear feet and date from circa 1977 to 2013. The collection documents Dell's early career as an artist including key fellowships, residencies, and exhibitions. Correspondence is both professional and personal and relates to Robert Dell's public art projects in Iceland and the United States, grant applications, and personal matters. Noteworthy correspondents include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the sculptor William King, among others. Printed material includes broadsides, exhibition announcements, maps, posters, and clippings related to Dell's work, installations, and exhibitions. Also included is a drawing of Dell's sculpture Hitavaettur from April 1991.
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Bradley, Peter, 1940-
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1966-1976
2003
2014
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0.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bradpete
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of African American painter and former art dealer Peter A. Bradley measure 0.3 linear feet and date from 1966 to 1976 with additional material dating from 2003 and 2014. The papers include correspondence from Klaus Perls, Anthony Caro, Robert Gelfman and attorney Karl S. Lowenthal. Included with correspondence is a recommendation for Bradley written by Klaus Perls. The papers include photographs of Alexander Calder and his family, as well as a photograph of Bradley with Calder's work at Perls Galleries, Bradley with Kenneth Noland and Bradley with Steven Cannon. Printed material consists of a 1971 Picasso exhibition catalog and a 2014 issue of Gulf Coast. Also included are architectural plans and notes for Bradley's studio designed by John Johansen as well as personal financial information.
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D'Rivera, Paquito, 1948-
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1988-2000
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0.3 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0891
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection consists of three music manuscripts created by Cuban-born musician and composer Paquito D'Rivera and a photograph.
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Work and Industry, Division of, NMAH, SI
Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company
New York Central Railroad Company
Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Division of [former name], NMAH, SI.
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1914-1923
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12 Cubic feet (36 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1072
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection consists of photographic negatives relating to a valuation study of the New York Central Railroad dating from 1914 to 1923.