Query: Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Records
Creators:
National Museum of American Art. Office of the Deputy Director
Dates:
circa 1967-1983
Size:
15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 444
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

These records consist of files maintained by Harry Lowe in his positions as Curator of Exhibits and Assistant, Acting, and Deputy Director.

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in Record Unit 444 for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Ruth Landes papers
Creators:
Mead, Margaret, 1901-1978
Boas, Franz, 1858-1942
Wallis, Ruth Sawtell, 1895-1978
Wagley, Charles, 1913-1991
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Dates:
1928-1992
Size:
26.5 Linear feet ((63 document boxes and 1 oversized box))
Collection ID:
NAA.1991-04
Repository:
National Anthropological Archives

Most of Ruth Landes's papers relate directly or indirectly to Landes's American Indian research, her work in Brazil, and her study of bilingualism. There is also a considerable amount of material that relates to her experiences (sometimes fictionalized) at Fisk University. There is only small amount of material related to her other interests. Her collection also has material of and relating to the Brazilian folklorist and journalist Edison Carneiro. There is also noteworthy material concerning Herbert Baldus, Ruth Benedict, Elmer C. Imes, Charles S. Johnson, and Robert E. Park. There is a large amount of printed and processed materials in the collection, mainly in the form of newspaper clippings and a collection of scholarly papers.

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in NAA.1991-04 for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Records
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Central
Dates:
1980-1985
Size:
8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Accession 90-025
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists mostly of exhibit scripts for Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service projects. Materials include memoranda, correspondence, manuscripts, photocopies of articles from journals, sketches and drawings, architectural blueprints, brochures, cost accounting summaries, photographs and slides, and maps depicting foreign countries.

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in Accession 90-025 for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Records
Creators:
Renwick Gallery. Office of the Director
Dates:
1967-1988
Size:
15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 465
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This record unit primarily documents the tenure of Lloyd Herman, Director of the Renwick Gallery, but also contains the records of David W. Scott, Robert Tyler Davis, and Joshua C. Taylor, directors of the National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA). The records pertain to temporary exhibitions as well as the …

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in Record Unit 465 for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Eliot Elisofon Field collection
Creators:
Elisofon, Eliot
Dates:
circa 1935-1978
Size:
14000 Negatives (photographic) (b&w, 35mm)
30000 Slides (photographs) (color)
80,000 Photographic prints (b&w, 25 x 20 cm. or smaller.)
Collection ID:
EEPA.1973-001
Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

This collection is comprised of photographic and manuscript materials, primarily created by Eliot Elisofon to document his travels and work. The images portray many aspects of African life and culture including agriculture, wildlife, archaeology, architecture, art and artisans, children, cityscapes and landscapes, leaders, markets, medicine, recreation, ritual and celebration, and transportation. The manuscript materials include correspondence, essays, clippings, puobligations, notes, research, and itineraries.

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in EEPA.1973-001 for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Ella Fitzgerald Papers
Creators:
Fitzgerald, Ella, 1917-1996
Dates:
circa 1935-1996
Size:
50 Cubic feet (92 boxes)
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0584
Repository:
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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in NMAH.AC.0584 for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Records
Creators:
National Museum of American Art. Office of Registration and Collections Management
Dates:
1966-1990
Size:
3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Collection ID:
Accession 97-050
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists of the exhibition files of the Exhibition Coordinator at the National Museum of American Art (NMAA). The files correspond with previously accessioned exhibition files from the Registrar's Office (please see the folder list for cross references). Also includes Registrar correspondence, 1974, 1977-1978; files on the Explorer/Children's Gallery, 1971-1976; and …

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in Accession 97-050 for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Prentiss Taylor papers
Creators:
Taylor, Prentiss, 1907-1991
Dates:
1885-1991
Size:
20.8 Linear feet
Collection ID:
AAA.taylpren
Repository:
Archives of American Art

The collection measures 20.8 linear feet, dates from 1885 to 1991 (bulk dates 1908-1986) and documents the career of lithographer, teacher, and painter Prentiss Taylor. The collection consists primarily of subject/correspondence files (circa 16 ft.), reflecting Prentiss' career as a lithographer and painter, his association with figures prominent in the Harlem Renaissance, notably Carl Van Vechten and Langston Hughes, his activities as president of the Society of Washington Printmakers and other art organizations, his work in art therapy treating mental illness, and his teaching position at American University. The subject files contain mostly correspondence, but many include photographs and printed material. Also included are biographical, financial, legal and printed material; several hundred photographs; notes and writings; sketchbooks, drawings and a few prints by Taylor; and scrapbooks dating from 1885-1956.

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in AAA.taylpren for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Records
Creators:
National Museum of American Art. Office of the Registrar
Dates:
1963-1987
Size:
54.58 cu. ft. (54 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 453
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This record unit documents the activities of the Office of the Registrar staff and consists of temporary loan files; temporary exhibition files, including shipping, insurance information, and loan agreements; general correspondence files; administrative files; and the files of the Smithsonian Art Commission, 1963-1975.

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in Record Unit 453 for Turned Wood Bowls (Exhibition) (1989: New York, N.Y.)
Records
Creators:
National Museum of American Art. Office of the Deputy Director
Dates:
circa 1978-1987
Size:
4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 446
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

These records consist of subject files created by Charles Robertson as Assistant Director, Resources, and Assistant Director, Museum Resources, mostly 1983-1984. Also included are exhibition records of Robertson as Associate Administrator and as Assistant Director.

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