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National Museum of American History. National Numismatic Collection
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circa 1921-1989
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26.91 cu. ft. (26 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box) (3 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 359
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to publications, exhibitions, acquisitions, numismatic conferences in foreign countries, and materials on loan; annual reports of the Division of Numismatics; budgetary files; American Numismatic Association convention information; exhibition scripts for the Hall of Monetary ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1964-1973
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26.5 cu. ft. (53 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 197
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records are chiefly files of the Director's Office, 1964-1969, 1971-1972. During the earlier period a complicated subject-numeric system was in use. In 1971 a simpler subject-numeric plan was used and replaced before the end of that year by a straight alphabetic subject file, which is the current office filing system. A full history ...
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Ella Fitzgerald Papers
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Fitzgerald, Ella, 1917-1996
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circa 1935-1996
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50 Cubic feet (92 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0584
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Ella Fitzgerald, often called the "First Lady of Song," was one of the 20th century's most important musical performers. The collection reflects her career and personal life through photographs, audio recordings, and manuscript materials.
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory
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1962-1986
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 387
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the operation of the Carbon-Dating Laboratory during its twenty-four year history. They include logbooks containing raw data on samples analyzed; incoming and outgoing correspondence of Sigalove, Long, and Stuckenrath with Smithsonian and outside scientists concerning the analysis of samples submitted for dating; informa...
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Smithsonian Channel
- Dates:
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2009-2010
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0.46 cu. ft. (0.46 non-standard size boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-188
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Smithsonian Networks is a joint venture between Showtime Networks and the Smithsonian Institution. It was formed to create channels featuring programs largely inspired by the assets of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex. Smithsonian Channel features award-winning original documentaries, series and ...
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1937-1961
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17 Reels (16mm, black and white/color, silent. camera original reversal/print, 18,180 feet)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2018.02
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Human Studies Film Archives
Little is known about the filmmaker Joseph Ross He travelled extensively and also had an intense interest in gardens and gardening. The films reflect these interests. Although most document his travels, several were shot around his home of gardens being planted and mature gardens.
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National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
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1976-2000
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-051
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of scientific correspondence and letters to and from the public received and written by Director Michael H. Robinson, 1984-2000, with some material dating to the tenure of Theodore H. Reed, 1958-1983.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
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2005
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-018
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the administrative activities of Lawrence M. Small during his sixth year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fundraising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memorand...
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Conservation and Research Center (National Zoological Park)
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1970-1987
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 03-037
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Christen M. Wemmer, Associate Director, documenting administrative activities. Some materials pre-date Wemmer and the Conservation and Research Center (CRC) and were probably collected from other offices as informational files. Major topics include the American Association for Z...
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Weiss, Helena M., 1909-2004, interviewee
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1987
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8 audiotapes (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9587
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...