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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
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circa 1964-1984
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 634
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist mostly of the correspondence of Warren H. Robbins, which documents activities of the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) since its inception. Also included are some correspondence and memoranda of Jean M. Salan, John E. Reinhardt, and David L. Stratmon, a previous Associate Director of MAA (Museum of African Art). ...
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William Wildschut Photograph Collection
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Wildschut, William
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1870-1930
bulk 1917-1928
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183 Negatives (photographic)
21 Photographic prints
- Collection ID:
- NMAI.AC.001.033
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National Museum of the American Indian
The William Wildschut photograph collection contains 183 photographic negatives, and 89 post cards. From 1917 to 1928 William Wildschut studied the Apsáalooke people through interviews, photography, and the collection of cultural objects. In 1921 Wildschut was hired as a field man by George Gustav Heye the director of the Museum of the American Indian, Wildschut officially collected and conducted field expeditions in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Canada, and North Dakota on behalf of the Museum until 1928. Wildschuts photographs include portrait style photos of Apsáalooke people, special events, daily reservation life, interments, and encampments. Tribes represented in this collection are primarily Apsáalooke, the postcard collection consists of other tribes including Lakota, Arapaho, and other unidentified tribes.
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National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
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circa 1920-1984
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50 cu. ft. (100 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 326
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records provide primary documentation of Theodore H. Reed's twenty-seven year career as Director of the National Zoological Park (NZP). Also included are a few records created during his tenure as Senior Advisor, 1983-1984. A small amount of material was created by Reed's predecessor, William M. Mann. Included are materials concerning ...
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Krasnow, Peter, 1886-1979
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1914-1984
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6.9 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.kraspete
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of painter, printmaker, and sculptor Peter Krasnow (1886-1979) and his wife, writer Rose Krasnow (1885-1984), measures 6.9 linear feet and date from 1914 to 1984. Papers include biographical materials, a sound recording, correspondence, essays, poetry, short stories, notes, transcripts of lectures and radio talks, five diaries of Peter Krasnow, personal business records, exhibition catalogs and announcements, clippings, magazines, five sketchbooks, sketches and drawings in multiple media, prints, and photographs.
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National Museum of American Art. Office of the Deputy Director
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circa 1967-1983
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 444
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of files maintained by Harry Lowe in his positions as Curator of Exhibits and Assistant, Acting, and Deputy Director.
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Jaccaci, Augusto Floriano, 1857-1930
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1889-1935
bulk 1904-1914
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7.2 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.jaccaugu
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Archives of American Art
The papers of art historican August Jaccaci measure 7.2 linear feet and date from 1889 to 1935, with the bulk of the material dating from 1904 to 1914. The collection documents Jaccaci's work as an art historian, writer, and editor, primarily during the period he researched, compiled, and published his book Noteworthy Paintings in Private American Collections. More than one-half of the collection consists of extensive correspondence to and from many notable artists, collectors, and art historians, including John La Farge, Kenyon Cox, Isabella Stewart Gardner, and Bernard Sickert concerning the research and publication of the book. The papers also house legal files, writings and notes, art collection research files, and photographs of artwork.
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National Museum of American History. Division of Medicine and Science
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1962-2011
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15 cu. ft. (15 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-384
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Paul Forman, Curator of modern physics, which document his curatorial and professional activities in the Division of Medicine and Science, and during the years when modern physics was part of the Division of Electricity and Nuclear Energy, the Division of Electricity and Modern Physics, and the Divisio...
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Renwick Gallery
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1981, 1988, 1994-2003
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-106
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records related to the research and planning of exhibitions at the Renwick Gallery. The majority of the records document the research of Kenneth R. Trapp, Curator-in-Charge for the proposed exhibition, Silver on the High Seas: United States Navy Presentation Silver Services which was to open in fall 2004. Also i...
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National Philatelic Collection, Smithsonian Institution.
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Extractive Industries
Blenkle, Victor A., Dr., 1900-1978 (physician)
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circa 1880-circa 1970
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10 Cubic feet (29 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0200
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection consists of postcards gathered by Dr. Victor A. Blenkle, a twentieth century physician. The postcards primarily concern geographical locations and landmarks in the United States and Western Europe, but also include materials from six other continents.
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Salo, Sheila
- Dates:
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1973-1979
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0.2 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0357
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection contains photographs of North American Rom Gypsies by donor Sheila Salo; also copy prints, negatives, and slides made from material in other collections.