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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Office of the Director
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1965-1986, with related records from circa 1903
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19.85 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (9 3x5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 412
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the research programs and administration of the Radiation Biology Laboratory (RBL), 1965-1983, and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), 1983-1986, under Director William H. Klein. Also included are smaller amounts of material created by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) and the ...
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Scurlock Studio Records, Series 8: Scurlock Studio Business Records
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Scurlock, George H. (Hardison), 1919-2005
Scurlock, Robert S. (Saunders), 1917-1994
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Scurlock Studio (Washington, D.C.)
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1907-1996, undated
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66 Boxes
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0618.S08
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Scurlock photographic studio was a fixture in the Shaw area of Washington, DC from 1907-1996, and encompassed two generations of photographers, Addison N. Scurlock (1883-1964) and his sons George H. (1920- 2005) and Robert S. (1916-1994). Series 8 consists of paperwork pertaining to the administration of the business, the financial documentation of the business, the records of sales, the advertising signs and promotions of the business, the files kept on employees, and other materials kept at the Scurlock Studio. An overview to the entire Scurlock collection is available here: Scurlock Studio Records
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Washburn, Wilcomb E.
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1962-1990
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9.85 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (2 tall document boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 93-125
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the personal papers of Wilcomb E. Washburn, director of the Office of American Studies at the Smithsonian Institution, and document his scholarly interests in American political and cultural history, as well as his professional activities over the years in furtherance of those interests. Materials include corresponde...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Chief Information Officer
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1967, 1977-2013
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-349
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Katherine P. Spiess documenting strategic planning, project development, policies, and professional outreach in relation to collection information management, digitization, digital asset management, digital outreach, and emerging technologies. Spiess began her Smithsonian career ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Invertebrate Zoology
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1962-2005
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-555
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of administrative subject files primarily documenting the operation of the Department of Invertebrate Zoology. Records predating the establishment of the Department in 1964 were created by its predecessor, the Department of Zoology. Subjects include collections management, strategic planning, projects, committees, and ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of International Relations
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1954-2014
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23 cu. ft. (23 record storage boxes)
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- Accession 14-310
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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. Contracts Office
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1953-1990
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59.43 cu. ft. (59 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 470
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The records contain proposals and drafts of contracts and grants, correspondence concerning their acceptance and implementation, budget information, reports about grant-sponsored activities, and information concerning the administration of the Office and the authority of the Contracting Officer. Entries include the following information if ava...
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Armstrong, Lucille
Bechet, Sidney, 1897-1959
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971
Condon, Eddie, 1905-1973
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1895-2001
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25 Cubic feet (75 boxes
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- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0849
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Gabler's involvement in the recording industry and the evolution of Commodore Records. The documentation begins with the Commodore Radio Shop through its evolution to Commodore Music Shop. The collection also includes the beginnings of the Commodore record label and information detailing Gabler's 30 years as staff producer and later Vice-President in Charge of Artists and Repertoire at Decca Records (1941-1974). There is a small collection of black and white photographs chronicling the early years at the Commodore Music Shop, as well as jam sessions, often held at Jimmy Ryan's on 52nd Street. The collection also includes a vast array of audio recordings (mainly audiodiscs).
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American Society of Mammalogists
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1919-1993 and undated
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77.19 cu. ft. (153 document boxes) (1 16x20 box) (4 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7357
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the history and development of the American Society of Mammalogists from the time of its inception through the year 1994. The collection includes a number of early documents, some in the handwriting of the originators, and correspondence, minutes, reports, financial records, audiocassettes, photographs, and other memorab...
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Rosenblum, Walter, 1919-2006
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ca. 1945-1976
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38.7 Linear feet ((7,396 negatives, with black-and-white study prints))
- Collection ID:
- SAAM.Photo.ROS
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Smithsonian American Art Museum, Research and Scholars Center
The Walter Rosenblum Collection is comprised of 7,396 silver gelatin negatives taken by noted photographer Walter Rosenblum (1919-2006) for New York art galleries, collectors and artists between 1945 and 1976. The collection reflects the art of his time and is particularly strong in American and European avant-garde, surreal and abstract works.