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1924-1989
bulk 1955-1983
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12.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.chrihans
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Archives of American Art
The papers of designer, silversmith, and educator Hans Christensen measure 12.3 linear feet and date from 1924 to 1989 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1955 to 1983. The collection includes biographical materials, correspondence, writings and notes, personal business records, teaching files for the Rochester Institute of Technology, printed and broadcast materials, artwork, photographic materials, and sound and video recordings.
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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
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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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National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni
Ward, C.E.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)
Bidwell, Timothy
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1853-2009, undated
bulk 1933-1942
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155 Cubic feet (330 boxes, 57 map folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0930
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Archival collections of the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni (NACCCA) donated in 2006. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), created as part of the New Deal legislation initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, was a public work relief program for unemployed men designed to reduce high unemployment during the Great Depression. The CCC carried out a broad natural resource conservation program on national, state, and municipal lands from 1933 to 1942. This collection contains papers, photographs, and ephemera collected and created by alumni of the CCC and donated to the NACCCA archives.
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National Zoological Park. Department of Zoological Research
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1954, 1968-2000
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17 cu. ft. (17 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-268
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists primarily of records documenting toque macaque research performed by Research Associate Wolfgang P. J. Dittus. Dittus is also the Director of the Smithsonian Primate Biology Program in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. Materials include field notes, research data, and analyses; grant proposals; manuscripts; correspondence; r...
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Emmons, Richard H., 1919-2005
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circa 1954-1998
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-154
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Richard H. Emmons (1919-2005), astronomer, engineer, and proponent of astronomy education, taught astronomy and physics at Kent State University and later worked as an engineer for Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He was well-known for the planetariums he established, over 23 in all. Emmons was also the team leader for the North Canton Moo...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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circa 1985-1991
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18.58 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 594
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the planning for University of the Air (after 1988 Smithsonian Project Discovery) and The Buried Mirror. Many of the records were created by Elizabeth S. Brownstein, media project development specialist, Office of Telecommunications (OTC). Also included are files of Adrian Malone, production chairman, and Edwar...
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Heritage Preservation (Organization)
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1973-2014
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39.1 cu. ft. (39 record storage boxes) (0.1 non-standard size boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-306
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the history and activities of Heritage Preservation from its very beginnings as the National Conservation Advisory Council and the National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property. Among those areas documented include board meetings, workshops, the SOS! program, conservation awa...
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National Air and Space Museum. Office of the Deputy Director
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1961-1996
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24 cu. ft. (24 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 346
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of files of both Zisfein and Lopez as Deputy Director. Included are administrative subject files, chronological correspondence files, and files on Guggenheim fellowships, 1979-1986. Some correspondence was created by Toni E. Thomas, Special Assistant to Donald S. Lopez.
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National Zoological Park. Office of Public Affairs
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1977-2003
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-023
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the research and activities of the Office of Public Affairs, especially those activities related to public outreach, media relations, special events, and reporting. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, publications, serials, maps, brochures, annual report submissions, press releases, ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Business Ventures. Product Development and Licensing
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1971-2005
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42 cu. ft. (42 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-001
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document the processes of Product Development and Licensing at Smithsonian Business Ventures. The unit's primary function is to generate revenue for the Smithsonian Institution through the licensing and development of products related to collections within the Smithsonian museums. Some of these pro...