John Graham papers
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Graham, John, 1887-1961
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1799-1988
bulk 1890-1961
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11.2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.grahjohn
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, collector, and writer John Graham measure 11.2 linear feet and date from 1799 to 1988, with the bulk of materials dating from 1890 to 1961. Papers document the life of John Graham, born Ivan Dombrowsky, through personal documents related to military service and family history, passports, artifacts, correspondence, appointment books, financial records, inventories, wills, extensive writings and notes, books, clippings, exhibition catalogs, photographs of Graham and his family and friends, and artwork created and collected by Graham.
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Catlett, Elizabeth, 1915-2012
- Dates:
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1957-1980
- Size:
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0.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.catleliz
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of African American painter, printmaker, and sculptor Elizabeth Catlett measure 0.3 linear feet and date from 1957 to 1980. The collection consists of printed material, such as project-related press; exhibition announcements, catalogs, and posters; publications featuring articles about Catlett; clippings; and cards featuring reproductions of Catlett's work.
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Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Russo, William, 1928-2003
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circa 1967-1968
- Size:
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0.5 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0406
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
William Russo Transcription and Arrangement of Duke Ellington's First Concert of Sacred Music consists of the full conductor score, orchestral parts, and choral parts to "In the Beginning God," "Tell Me It's the Truth," "Come Sunday," "The Lord's Prayer," "Will You Be There?" "Ain't But the One," and "David Danced." The transcription and arrangemen...
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Washburn Wire Company
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1934-1979
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1 Cubic foot (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0074
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
These records consist of a copy of a legal agreement to convey real property between the Company and the City of New York; diagrams showing designation of buildings; illustrations; Business Plan and Loan Request, 1979-1980, 1980-1981; photographs; book of Plans for Plant Revision, which contains: monthly and yearly production charts, real estate ma...
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Sanford, Robert S., 1897-1981
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bulk 1917-1970
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0.55 Cubic feet ((1 box, 1 folder in oversized box))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2004.0063
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of material relating to both Robert Sanford's World War I service and his work in Alaska with the US Bureau of Mines. The material relating to his service with the 139th Aero Squadron includes the following: a series of over 100 letters from Sanford to his family from 1917-1919, chronicling his entry into the military, trai...
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Wilson, Nathaniel Jr.
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bulk 1942-1959
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0.2 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2015.0036
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Nathaniel "Buddy" Wilson, Jr. (1936-2010) wrote to various airlines as a child asking them to send him examples of baggage labels. He was very successful and collected many from regional, national, and international airlines. This small collection consists of approximately 0.20 cubic feet of baggage labels, airmail labels, etiquettes, and other ephemera from various airlines.
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McElvare, Rowland Robbins, 1893-1976
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1936-1967
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7236
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection documents McElvare's activities in the field of lepidopterology. Of principal interest is the correspondence between McElvare and numerous amateur and professional lepidopterists, both in this country and abroad. These letters deal predominantly with insect collection and exchange, as well as the sharing of information on ...
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Bull, Harry W., 1909-1971
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1925-1935 and undated
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0.15 Cubic feet (3 folders)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.1207
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of approximately 0.15 cubic feet of material relating to Harry W. Bull and his work with rockets.
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Neel, Alice, 1900-1984
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1933-1983
- Size:
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1 Linear foot
- Collection ID:
- AAA.neelalic
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of New York painter Alice Neel measure 1.0 linear foot and date from 1933 to 1983. The bulk of the collection documents the last fifteen years of Neel's career as an artist. Found within the papers are letters from galleries, museums, and art organizations; writings and notes by Neel; exhibition catalogs, clippings, and other printed material; and photographs depicting Neel, exhibitions, and her artwork.
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Craftsmen of Black Wings, Inc
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1928-1939
bulk 1937-1939
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0.05 Cubic Feet (1 folder in a shared box)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1996.0008
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of 9 copy prints and 14 copy negatives. The bulk of the images were copied from issues of Craftsmen Aero News and relate to the Craftsmen of Black Wings organization, including photographs of William J. Powell, Marie Dickerson, and Myrtle Bishop.