L. Brent Kington papers
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Kington, L. Brent (Louis Brent), 1934-2013
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1944-2012
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9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kinglbre
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of influential blacksmith, sculptor, metalsmith and educator, L. Brent Kington, measure 9 linear feet and date from 1944 to 2012. The collection provides a valuable overview of Kington's career through correspondence relating primarily to exhibitions, subject files, drawings, photographs of Kington and his artwork, printed matter and audiovisual material. An additional 5.2 linear feet of papers was accessioned from 2007 to 2012 and remains unprocessed.
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Berensohn, Paulus
- Dates:
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circa 1950-2017
bulk 1976-2010
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7.7 Linear feet
9.1 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.berepaul
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of artist Paulus Berensohn measure 7.7 linear feet and 9.1 GB and date from circa 1950-2017, bulk 1976-2010. The collection documents his career as a poet, ceramic artist, dancer, and educator in Penland, North Carolina, through biographical material, correspondence, writings, teaching files, printed materials, photographs of artwork, and works of art on paper and mail art.
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Ayer (N W) Incorporated.
- Dates:
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1817-1851
1869-2006
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270 Cubic feet (1463 boxes, 33 map-folders, 7 films)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0059
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection consists of records documenting one of the oldest advertising agencies created in Philadelphia. The company then moves to New York and expanses to international markets. During its history NW Ayer & Sons acquires a number of other advertising agencies and is eventually purchased. The largest portion of the collection is print advertisements but also includes radio and television. NW Ayer is known for some of the slogans created for major American companies.
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Messmore, George Harold
Messmore and Damon Company
Damon, Joseph
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1892 - 1998
- Size:
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16 Cubic feet (40 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0846
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The records document Messmore and Damon's work in the design and construction of parade floats, museum dioramas, exhibitions, displays and scenery. The materials include business records, photographs, patents, scrapbooks, promotional materials, sound recordings and moving image.
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Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988
Cummings, Paul
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1973 Nov. 7-Dec. 26
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148 Pages (Transcript)
1 Item (Audio excerpt: 1 sound file (5 min. 29 sec.), digital)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.noguch73
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
An interview of Isamu Noguchi conducted 1973 Nov. 7-Dec. 26, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation.
- Dates:
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1932 - 2009
- Size:
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16.5 Cubic feet (40 boxes, 2 oversized folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0594
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Correspondence, administrative records, operational records, company newsletters, news clippings, photographs, photograph albums, and audio-visual materials.
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Smithsonian Productions
- Dates:
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1989-2001
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-077
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of videotapes and audio elements documenting Smithsonian Institution orientation productions for the Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center (VIARC) created by Smithsonian Productions and its predecessor, the Office of Telecommunications. The first production, titled "The Smithsonian Institution," was compl...
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Wilson, Judith, 1952-
- Dates:
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1966-2010
- Size:
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11.2 Linear feet
27.94 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wilsjudi
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of African American art historian Judith Wilson measure 11.2 linear feet and 27.94 GB and date from 1966 to 2010. Wilson's career is documented through correspondence with friends, colleagues, artists, universities, and art organizations; notebooks; files on writing projects, conferences, lectures, symposia and other professional activities; and a small amount of printed material. Also found is research material on artist Bob Thompson, including photographs, printed material, correspondence, notebooks and a documentary video recording. Additionally, the collection includes sound recordings of 71 interviews of artists and art collectors and six video recordings. Some of the materials are in digital format.
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Hassinger, Maren
- Dates:
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1955-2018
- Size:
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11.3 Linear feet
4.55 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hassmare
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of African American artist and educator Maren Hassinger measure 11.3 linear feet and 4.55 gigabytes, dating from 1955 to 2018. The collection contains biographical material; personal and professional correspondence; and writings; as well as project and exhibition files; material related to Hassinger's tenure at the Rinehart School of Graduate Sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA); material related to other professional activities, including teaching files; photographic material; and artwork and artifacts.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
- Dates:
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1989-1990
- Size:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-253
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audio and videotapes created during the production of "Covering the Environment: Front Page or Yesterday's News?" This 30 minute video was created for an Earth Day conference in April 1990, held in Washington, D.C., to encourage new strategies in reporting critical environmental stories in the news. It was only ...