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Digitized Content Carl Whiting Bishop Collection
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Creators:
Bishop, Carl Whiting, 1881-1942
Dates:
1923-1934
Size:
20 Linear feet
Collection ID:
FSA.A.02
Repository:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives

An associate curator and associate in archaeology at the Freer Gallery of Art from 1922 to 1942, the collection of Carl Whiting Bishop (1881-1942) document his Gallery-sponsored travels to China from 1923 to 1934 and include an unpublished manuscript describing his archaeological research in China; line drawings; rubbings; maps; note cards; and nearly 4,000 glass and film negatives with corresponding original silver prints. These document his expeditions in northern and central China, illustrating archaeological sites in Henan, Shanxi, and Hebei provinces. Specific digs include the large neolithic site at Wanquan, Shanxi, and sixth century C.E. tombs near Fenyin. Additional images show Chinese cityscapes, daily life and customs, topography, temples, pagodas, caves, and sculpture.

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Digitized Content Frank Espada Photographs
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Creators:
Espada, Jason
Espada, Frank, 1930-
Dates:
1962-2008
Size:
17 Cubic feet (52 boxes)
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.1395
Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Collection consists of photographic materials taken by Frank Espada, mostly images from the Puerto Rican Diaspora Documentary Project, which documents these communities across the Unites States. In addition, there are materials relating to his earlier work documenting civil rights activities, also in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.

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Exhibition Records
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Creators:
National Air and Space Museum, Dept. of Aeronautics
Dates:
circa 1972-1985
Size:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection ID:
Accession 07-184
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists of photographs of object and exhibition preparation and installation at the Arts and Industries Building and the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Building as well as a few events. Exhibitions documented in this accession include "Exhibition Flight," "Air Transportation," "General Aviation," "Air Traffic Control," ...

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Divisional Records
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Creators:
National Museum of American History. Division of Education and Visitor Information
Dates:
circa 1974-1981
Size:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection ID:
Record Unit 599
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

These records include staff memoranda; correspondence with educators and outside consultants on public programs; annual and monthly reports of the Division; NMHT exhibition proposals; budgetary files; information on docent training programs, NMHT tours, and internships; and educational newsletters.

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Digitized Content John Henry Bradley Storrs papers
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Creators:
Storrs, John Henry Bradley, 1885-1956
Dates:
1790-2007
bulk 1900-1956
Size:
20.44 Linear feet
Collection ID:
AAA.storjohn
Repository:
Archives of American Art

The papers of sculptor, painter, and printmaker John Henry Bradley Storrs measure 20.44 linear feet and date from 1790-2007, with the bulk of the papers dating from 1900 to 1956. The collection contains biographical material, correspondence, personal business records, forty-eight diaries of John Storrs, a few diaries of other family members, additional writings, printed material, photographs of Storrs and his family and friends, artwork, scrapbooks, estate records, and video recordings. Correspondence includes that of John Storrs, Marguerite Storrs, and the Storrs family.

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Charles Gruppe letter to Eugenie Whitmore
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Creators:
Gruppe, Charles Paul, 1860-1940
Dates:
19--, March 4
Size:
1 Item
Collection ID:
AAA.grupchar
Repository:
Archives of American Art

A letter from Gruppe to Eugenie Whitmore regarding his portrait of her, and enclosing a photograph of the portrait.

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Digitized Content NASM Historical Files
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Creators:
National Air and Space Museum
Dates:
1947-2003
Size:
1.58 cu. ft. (2 document boxes) (1 tall document box)
Collection ID:
Accession 07-010
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists of records documenting the history of the aeronautical and space collections at the Smithsonian Institution, from the United States National Museum through the National Air Museum to the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), including the Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility and the Steven ...

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Films
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Creators:
National Museum of Natural History
Dates:
1960-1979 and undated
Size:
3.38 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 film box)
Collection ID:
Accession 08-166
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

This accession consists of 16 mm films, some of which were used in exhibits at the National Museum of Natural History.

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Jan de Swart papers
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Creators:
De Swart, Jan, 1908-
Dates:
1916-1994
Size:
4.3 Linear feet
Collection ID:
AAA.deswjan
Repository:
Archives of American Art

The papers of southern California sculptor and inventor Jan de Swart measure 4.3 linear feet and are dated 1916-1994. They consist of correspondence, records concerning de Swart's inventions, writings, printed material, miscellaneous records, and photographs.

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Henri F. Pittier photographs of Costa Rican people and artifacts
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Creators:
Pittier, Henri, 1857-1950
Dates:
circa 1903-1904
Size:
1 Page (Sheet music :)
128 Prints (silver gelatin)
Collection ID:
NAA.PhotoLot.128
Repository:
National Anthropological Archives

Photographs of Guatuso people and activities including pottery making, as well as images of artifacts, mainly whistles from the collections of the National Museum in San Jose. ALso included is a sheet of music.

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