Ira and William Glackens papers
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Glackens, Ira, 1907-1990
- Dates:
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circa 1900-1990
- Size:
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2.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.glacwill
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Ira and William Glackens papers, circa 1900-1990, measure 2.3 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of the papers of Ira Glackens relating to the artwork of his father, William Glackens, but also contains scattered correspondence of William and his wife Edith, including letters from Albert Barnes. Ira Glackens' papers include books written by Ira; exhibition catalogs and clippings about William and others; photographs of the Glackens family and friends, of Ira, and of the Glackens residence; and an audio recording of William Glackens' remarks upon accepting an award at the Carnegie International Exhibition in 1936. There are also records of the Sansom Foundation, which was set up by Ira Glackens and his wife Nancy.
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Dwan Gallery
- Dates:
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1959-circa 1982
bulk 1959-1971
- Size:
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2.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dwangall
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Dwan Gallery records measure 2.3 linear feet and consist primarily of files of exhibitions curated by Virginia Dwan at Dwan Galleries in Los Angeles (1959-1967) and New York (1965-1971). Found within this nearly comprehensive set of exhibition files may be lists of exhibited works, price lists, photographs, slides or color transparencies of installations, invitations, full-size posters, magazine and newspaper clippings and exhibition catalogs.
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Grosch, Herbert R. J.
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1938-1998
- Size:
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5 Cubic feet (15 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0703
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Herb Grosch Papers, 1948-1998, cover the life and career of an early computer professional. It consists of correspondence, clippings, photographs, computer disks, reports, and other printed materials.
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Laport, Edmund A.
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1923 - 1949
- Size:
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0.66 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0016
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Edmund A. Laport, a former director of broadcast engineering for the Radio Corporation of America.
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Du Mont, Allen B. (Allen Balcom), 1901-1965
Electricity and Modern Physics, Division of, NMAH, SI.
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1884-1965
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46 Cubic feet (150 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0018
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
While the collection is focused rather specifically on the development of television in America, including technical details, legal proceedings, marketing and advertisement, and manufacturing, it is also a rich source for the history of American advertising, work cultures, sales, and entertainment. There is also information about radio, mostly in p...
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Sachs, Charlotte Cramer, 1907-2004
- Dates:
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1905-2002
bulk 1940-2002
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4 Cubic feet (13 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0878
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers relating to Charlotte Cramer Sachs's life and career as an inventor mainly of food and household-related products: correspondence, photographs, business papers, awards, patents, printed materials, notes, and miscellany. The collection primarily consists of invention-related marketing materials including invention samples and prototypes, notes, clippings, business correspondence, and customer account records.
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Dehn, Adolf, 1895-1968
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1912-1987
- Size:
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6.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.dehnadop
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of printmaker and painter Adolf Dehn measure 6.6 linear feet and date from 1912-1987. The collection contains extensive correspondence, as well as writings, exhibition announcements, catalogs, clippings, invoices, receipts, legal documents, scrapbooks, artwork, and photographs. There is also scattered correspondence of Virginia Dehn, mostly concerning her husband Adolf Dehn.
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Clark, George Howard, 1881-1956
Electricity and Modern Physics, Division of, NMAH, SI.
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circa 1880-1950
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220 Cubic feet (534 boxes, 25 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0055
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection forms a documentary record of over half a century of the history of radio, with the greatest emphasis on the period 1900-1935. The collection includes materials that span the entire history of the growth of the radio industry. It is useful for those historians and other researchers interested in technological development, economic history, and the impact of applications of technology on American life.
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Fairchild Aircraft Corp
- Dates:
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1919-1980
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277.95 Cubic feet (255 records center boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1989.0060
- Repository:
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of historical files on FI, its predecessors, and subsidiaries. The material consists primarily of historical/public relations material, including photographs and brochures, but also includes significant amounts of business records for FEAC, Kreider-Reisner, Hiller, Republic, Ranger, Stratos, and Swearingen. The collection also documents Fairchild's joint ventures with Fokker, Pilatus, and other aircraft manufacturers. The material also includes an extensive negative collection as well as film and videotape libraries.
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Carvel, Tom (Thomas Andreas Carvelas), 1906-
Carvel Corporation.
- Dates:
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1934-1989
- Size:
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9 Cubic feet (24 boxes, 1 oversized folder)
12 cassette tapes
63 Video recordings
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0488
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The records provide rich research material on many stories, including: American invention, enterprise, and entrepreneurship; the origins and growth of franchising; popular food and culture; the development of roadside architecture; radio and television advertising; product marketing and promotion; regional studies; and gender issues such as beauty...