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National Museum of the American Indian. Museum Learning and Programs
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1984-2018
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 19-203
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Carolyn Rapkievian, Assistant Director for Interpretation, and document her work coordinating educational programs and outreach at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). Rapkievian first began her tenure at NMAI shortly after the Museum of the American Indian in New York City was transferre...
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National Museum of American History. Project Management Office
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1981-1997
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4.5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-294
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the Project Management Office's work in managing exhibitions and projects at the National Museum of American History. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, grant proposals, scripts, schedules, budget records, visitor surveys, reports, floor plans, drawings, clippings, and other related ...
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J. Scott Odell folk music collection
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Musical History, Division of (NMAH, SI)
Odell, Scott, 1935-
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1964-1977
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18 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.ODEL
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The J. Scott Odell folk music collection (1945-2016, inclusive) contains AV recordings, photographs, correspondence, writings, and other materials relating to Odell's career at the Smithsonian as a musical instrument conservator and researcher of American music traditions. The collection largely consists of materials relating to Odell's research trips (often combined with personal visits) throughout the Eastern United States. Research strengths of the collection include the history of the Appalachian dulcimer and banjo, the Smithsonian Folkways project "Black Banjo Songsters," musician and poet Burt Porter, and the Bread and Puppet Theater.
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
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circa 1926, 1958, 1963, 1976-2001, 2006
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1.63 cu. ft. (1 half document box) (2 16x20 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-214
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of awards, proclamations, citations, and certificates received by the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.
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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
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1964-2008
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-117
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records relating to the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) created by the director's office during the tenures of Warren M. Robbins, John E. Reinhardt (Acting), Sylvia H. Williams, Patricia L. Fiske (Acting), Roslyn A. Walker, and Sharon F. Patton. The records relate to grants, fundraising, various museum de...
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Museum Programs
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1972-1974
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4.5 cu. ft. 9 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 191
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records are the files of the Assistant Secretary for Museum Programs concerning these two activities. The records include correspondence, memoranda, newsletters, brochures, minutes of meetings, and other material.
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Cultural History, Division of (NMAH, SI).
Cooper-Hewitt Museum.
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987
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1841-1988
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46 Cubic feet (123 boxes and 148 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0519
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Memorabilia of fairs and World's Fairs throughout history, both in the United States and abroad, including photographs, stereographs, panoramas and slides; printed materials; postcards; sheet music; philatelic material; stationery and greeting cards; menus and food service items; posters; shopping bags; motion picture films; and other items.
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Smithsonian Institution. Conservation Analytical Laboratory
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1963-1983
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15.5 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 576
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the Conservation Analytical Laboratory's (CAL) work with Smithsonian Institution curators and collections during the tenures of John H. Olin, Robert M. Organ, Jacqueline S. Olin, and Eleanor McMillan. They also document the Laboratory's extensive training programs and its wide contacts with other museums, both in th...
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Douglas, Stephen A., 1912- (World War II soldier)
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1942-1945
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0.25 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0755
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection is divided into two series. Series 1: Illustrated Envelopes contains envelopes drawn by Stephen Douglas and mounted on mat boards. This type of painted envelope is also called "patriotic." See Lawrence Sherman, United States Patriotic Envelopes of World War II, 2006. Series 2: Unit History, documents the engineers in the South We...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Central
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circa 1988-2012
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11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-079
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the development of exhibitions for the Arts and Industries Building, the Smithsonian Institution Building, and the International Gallery. The Arts and Industries Building, Office of Exhibitions was formed when Ellen Dorn was appointed as Director of Exhibitions for the Arts and Industries Building...