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Halkett, James A. E. (physicist)
Medical Sciences, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Wesolowski, Sigmund A.
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1948-1951.
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0.15 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0220
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Halkett and Wesolow(ski) materials show the process of technological innovation through laboratory protocols. They also demonstrate the various alternatives explored in the search for effective artificial circulation by using materials which would not damage or clot blood and that could be sterilized. The evolution of the pumping mechanism and powe...
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American Car and Foundry Co. (Jackson & Sharp Car Co.)
Jackson & Sharp Car Co.
Transportation, Division of, NMAH, SI.
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1884-1948
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2.5 Cubic feet (6 boxes, 21 volumes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0156
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection contains order books, including design details of a wide variety of passenger, freight and specialty cars (including self-propelled electric cars), and cost accounts for the production department. Also included are 21 volumes of photographs of finished cars, arranged by lot number. These have separate indexes arranged alphabetically...
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Subcontracts and Procurement Department
- Dates:
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1966-1980
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-151
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) projects and activities. Materials include proposals, quotations, bids, and correspondence with contractors, equipment makers, and vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Subcontracts and Procurement Department
- Dates:
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1979-1991
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-150
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) projects and activities. Materials include proposals, quotations, bids, and correspondence with contractors, equipment makers, and vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
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Freedman, Margaret A.
- Dates:
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circa 1940-1961
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17 Items (1 folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0252
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
John C. Goff worked as an inspector at the Navy Yard Optical Shop during World War II. He might provide additional information, but efforts to contact him to identify the photographs in 1987 were unsuccessful. Deborah Warner, curator, may be able to assist researchers.
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United States. National Bureau of Standards
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circa 1917-1933
- Size:
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0.15 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0217
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Documents relating to early development of radio aids to aerial navigation, mostly on behalf of the U.S. military services.
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Engineering and Industry, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Kemmer, Frank
- Dates:
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1916-1917
- Size:
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0.33 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1041
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Photograph album showing all aspects of construction of the Narrows Dam on the Yadkin River in North Carolina.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Subcontracts and Procurement Department
- Dates:
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1966-1979
- Size:
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-080
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) projects and activities. Materials include proposals, quotations, bids, and correspondence with contractors, equipment makers, and vendors to provide services, equipments, and instruments for SAO.
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Gordon D. Goldstein Collection
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Goldstein, Gordon D.
- Dates:
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1948 - 1957
- Size:
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2 Cubic feet (6 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0554
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers relate to Gordon D. Goldstein, a computer engineer and frequent seminar speaker and participant, especially in the fields of linguistics and machine translation.
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Chicago City Railway Company.
West Chicago Street Railroad Company.
Transportation, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Pennsylvania & West Virginia Railway.
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1880-1948
- Size:
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4.6 Cubic feet (13 oversized folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0212
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection consists of blueprints, working drawings, line drawings, tracings, and plans of the Chicago Surface Railway system from 1896-1926; 1948. The majority of the drawings are on linen and are 24" x 36" or larger. Some of the drawings are annotated. The drawing number, title of drawing and the date are provided for each sheet.