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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division
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1957-1979 and undated
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 85-215
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence, memoranda, budget records, manuscripts, and publications documenting the operations and programs of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Optical and Infrared Astronomy Division.
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary
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1953-2009
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10.43 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-126
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of Sidney Dillon Ripley, Robert McCormick Adams, Ira Michael Heyman, Lawrence M. Small, and G. Wayne Clough as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and Cristian Samper as Acting Secretary. The records document issues with regard to museums and buildings; str...
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National Portrait Gallery, Office of the Registrar
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1981-2001
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-090
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document outgoing loans. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, condition reports, facility reports, loan agreements, black-and-white photographs, and color photographs and transparencies.
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National Zoological Park, Office of the Director
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1975-1997
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-041
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting fundraising and research development at the National Zoological Park through private and corporate donors, sponsorships, and grants during the tenures of Directors Theodore H. Reed, 1958-1983; and Michael H. Robinson, 1984-2000. Materials include correspondence, informational brochures and report...
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Princeton University Poster Collection
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Princeton University
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1863-1950
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135 Cubic feet (10,690 posters)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0433
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Primarily war-related posters.
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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June 25-July 6, 2003
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.2003
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.
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National Portrait Gallery, Office of Public Affairs
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1968-1988
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-013
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the work of the Office of Public Affairs in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) from 1968 until 1988. Most of the records were created by Sandra Westin and Michele Raphoon, but early files were created by Carol Cutler. The records describe all aspects of the Museum's publicity efforts, particularly the planning and ...
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Warshaw, Isadore, d. 1969
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circa 1850-1957
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55 Boxes (approximately.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S02
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A New York bookseller, Warshaw assembled this collection over nearly fifty years. Series 2 materials include cinema lobby cards, fire insurance maps, photographs and scrapbooks of liquor and wine labels. An overview to the entire Warshaw collection is available here: Warshaw Collection of Business Americana.
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1996
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160 audiotapes (originals). 15 audiotapes (reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9594
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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Smithsonian Institution., Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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1997
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-052
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of newspaper clippings about Smithsonian Institution museums, programs, events, people, and other related news.