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Charnay, Désiré, 1828-1915
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circa 1857
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12 Prints (albumen)
1 Print (silver gelatin)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.4449
- Repository:
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs made by Désiré Charnay depicting the Grand Palace at Mitla, the Governor's Palace at Uxmal, a convent at Chichen Itza, and a large stone tablet at Palenque.
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Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum
Hutchinson, Louise Daniel
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1979-02 - 1980-02
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9.15 Linear feet (17 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-031
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition on the history of the transatlantic slave trade, organized by the Anacostia Neighborhood and held there from February 1979-February 1980. Curated by Louise Daniel Hutchinson. These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, exhibit scripts, administrative records, brochures, press coverage, education packets, loan agreements, floor plans, and catalogues.
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Eliot Elisofon Field collection
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Elisofon, Eliot
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circa 1935-1978
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14000 Negatives (photographic) (b&w, 35mm)
30000 Slides (photographs) (color)
80,000 Photographic prints (b&w, 25 x 20 cm. or smaller.)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.1973-001
- Repository:
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
This collection is comprised of photographic and manuscript materials, primarily created by Eliot Elisofon to document his travels and work. The images portray many aspects of African life and culture including agriculture, wildlife, archaeology, architecture, art and artisans, children, cityscapes and landscapes, leaders, markets, medicine, recreation, ritual and celebration, and transportation. The manuscript materials include correspondence, essays, clippings, puobligations, notes, research, and itineraries.
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circa 1885-1981
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14.41 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (20 document boxes) (4 12x17 boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7293
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Materials in this record unit were donated to the Archives by Lucile Quarry Mann and the National Zoological Park between 1977 and 1988. During 1980 and 1981, Lucile Mann narrated the 16mm motion picture on audiotape with scripts by Pamela M. Henson, Oral Historian. In 1985, the motion picture was transferred to a 3/4" videotape and the t...
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Shamir, Marli
- Dates:
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1966-1976
- Size:
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33 Negatives (photographic) (color, 35mm)
1790 Negatives (photographic) (black and white, 120mm)
1,519 Color slides (35mm)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.2013-009
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Collection dates from 1966 to 1976 and includes 1,817 black and white negatives, 1,519 35mm color slides, several hundred prints, and manuscript materials. Locations include Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Israel, Mali, and Niger and depict agriculture, architecture, especially mosques, landscapes, marketplaces, masquerade and musical performances, sculptures, and textiles. Peoples depicted include the Bambara, Bella, Bozo, Dogon, Fulani, Gao, Mandingo, San, Songhai, and Tuarag peoples.
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for History and Art
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1967-1982
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4.5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 83-031
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document Charles Blitzer's involvement on several committees and councils. The materials pertain to Smith College, including the Committee on Planning and Resources, and Committee on Planning and Development; Dumbarton Oaks Advisory Committee; Exploration Board of Trustees; Yale Advisory Committee o...
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Pennsylvania State University. Audio-Visual Services
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1938-1978, undated
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Film reels (black-and-white color silent sound)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1994.19
- Repository:
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Human Studies Film Archives
Collection consists of at least 79 film prints retired from Penn State's Audio-Visual Services Library. Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and...
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Films Incorporated
- Dates:
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1922-1982
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Film reels (black-and-white color sound; 32,097 feet)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1989.22
- Repository:
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Human Studies Film Archives
Collection consists of 35 titles selected from a list of preview prints Films Inc. was seeking to gift to various archives. Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views...
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Hawkins, Richard C., 1922-2015
Heald, Suzette
MacDougall, David
- Dates:
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1967
- Size:
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2 Videocassettes (158 minutes, color sound)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1985.01
- Repository:
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Human Studies Film Archives
Collection consists of footage from the edited film Imbau, documenting a young men's initiation ceremony performed in 1967 by the Gisu of Uganda. Collection also contains an article written by Suzette Heald, transcriptions and translations. Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context ...
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Brom, John L.
- Dates:
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circa 1956-1970
- Size:
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Film reels (color sound; color silent, 16mm)
Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1998.18
- Repository:
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Human Studies Film Archives
Various film materials shot in Africa during, primarily, the fifties by John Brom, a Czech filmmaker. Suppemental materials: photographs, audio tapes, publicity materials, books. Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical docum...
