Louise Nevelson papers
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Nevelson, Louise, 1899-1988
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circa 1903-1982
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30.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.neveloui
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Louise Nevelson measure 30.5 linear feet and date from circa 1903 to 1988. The collection documents aspects of the life and work of the sculptor, focusing especially on her later career. Papers include correspondence, personal business records, writings, scrapbooks, early art work, photographs, interviews, awards and honorary degrees, books, and an extensive amount of printed material.
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Electricity and Modern Physics, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Hammer, William J. (William Joseph), 1858-1934 (electrical engineer)
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circa 1847-1989
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36 Cubic feet (124 boxes, 3 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0069
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Original documents and papers generated by William J. Hammer and by various companies and individuals with whom he was associated. Includes material related to the research and inventions of Edison, Bell, Tesla, the Curies, etc.
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Kleiman, Devra G.
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1967-2010
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14.5 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-124
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of materials documenting the research and professional activities of conservation biologist Devra G. Kleiman, 1952-2010. Kleiman began her professional career in 1972 as the first female scientist at the National Zoological Park (NZP) where she was hired to manage the zoo's captive breeding program. In 1982, Kleiman bec...
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Mundel, Marvin Everett, 1916-1996 (industrial engineer)
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1937-1996
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15 Cubic feet (36 boxes)
75 motion picture films
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0676
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Marvin E. Mundel Industrial Engineering Collection contains correspondence, reports, data, notes, publications, books, charts, certificates, awards, writings, photographs, films and videos that document the life and career of Marvin Mundel, a well-known expert in the field of work management and productivity enhancement.
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Kuh, Katharine
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1875-1994
bulk 1930-1994
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12 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kuhkath
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historian, dealer, critic, and curator Katharine Kuh measure 12 linear feet and date from 1875-1994, with the bulk of the material dating from 1930-1994. The collection documents Kuh's career as a pioneer modernist art historian and as the first woman curator of European Art and Sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago. Found within the papers are biographical material; correspondence with family, friends and colleagues; personal business records; artwork by various artists; a travel journal; writings by Kuh and others; scrapbooks; printed material; photographs of Kuh and others; and audio recordings of Kuh's lectures and of Daniel Catton Rich reading poetry.
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Mayr, Otto
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1960-2004
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4.5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 83-058
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the papers of Otto Mayr, curator of mechanical engineering and mechanisms. Materials include photographs of family; notes from classes taught at Rochester Institute of Technology and classes taken at the University of Rochester; files from a summer seminar on methods and history of technology with a National Science ...
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Emmons, Richard H., 1919-2005
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circa 1935-1976, 1990-1991, 1995-1996, 2005
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-112
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Richard H. Emmons (1919-2005), astronomer, engineer, and proponent of astronomy education, taught astronomy and physics at Kent State University and later worked as an engineer for Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He was well-known for the planetariums he established, over 23 in all. Emmons was also the team leader for the North Canton Moo...
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National Museum of American Art. Research and Scholars Center
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1977-1995
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-068
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the departmental records of the Research and Scholars Center at the National Museum of American Art (1989-present), formerly known as the Office of Research Support (1982-1989). Most of the files date from the 1980s and reflect the activities of Office Chief Eleanor E. Fink, 1976-1987, and Rachel M. Allen as Ass...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of International Relations
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1972-2014
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17 cu. ft. (17 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-218
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of the Office of International Relations and its predecessors, the Directorate of International Activities and the Office of International Activities, respectively, in regard to office budgetary matters and the coordinating of internationally-focused Smithsonian proje...
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Smithsonian Institution. Libraries
- Dates:
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1955-1982
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 83-066
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession documents the administrative activities of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; monthly and annual reports; budget summaries; policies; exhibition information; meeting minutes; and book acquisition information.