Carlos de Wendler-Funaro Gypsy Research Collection
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Alland, Alexander, Sr. (Alexander Landschaft), 1902-1989
Kaslov, Steve, ca. 1888-1949 (King of the Red Bandanna Romany Gypsies )
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circa 1920-1975
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4.3 Cubic feet (15 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0161
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection consists of 4.3 cubic feet of manuscript, print, and photographic materials created or collected by Carl de Wendler-Funaro (1898-1985) in pursuit of his interest in Gypsy life and culture. (Carlos de Wendler-Funaro used several forms of his name; he wrote mostly as Carl de Wendler-Funaro.) The -collection was brought to the attentio...
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Culver, Charles B. (Charles Beach), 1908-1967
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1920-1997
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3.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.culvchar
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Charles Culver measure 3.5 linear feet and date from 1920-1997. This material documents his personal life and career as a watercolorist and art critic for The Detriot Free Press from the late 1930s-1967. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, writings, business files, artwork, photographs, printed material and artifacts.
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Smithsonian Institution. Press. Editor, Special Projects
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1971-1995
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-029
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the Smithsonian Institution career of Martin Williams, a noted jazz critic and essayist. Williams came to the Smithsonian Institution in 1971 as Director of the Jazz and American Culture Program in the Division of Performing Arts. In 1981 he was named Editor, Special Projects, at Smithsonian ...
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University of California (System). Extension Media Center
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circa 1950-1980
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Film reels (black-and-white color sound; 36,888 feet)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1993.24
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Human Studies Film Archives
Collection consists of films distributed by the University of California Extension Media Center. 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 consid...
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Mencher, Joan P., 1930-
- Dates:
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1920-2011
bulk 1956-1993
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42.5 Linear feet (104 document boxes, plus 3 oversize boxes, and 2 map drawers)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.2011-08
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National Anthropological Archives
This collection contains the professional papers of anthropologist Joan Mencher. The files from her extensive career as a field researcher make up the majority of the collection. These materials include field notes, diaries, charts, tables, maps, interviews, questionnaires, scholarly papers and publications of other scholars, genealogical charts, sets of analyzed data, computer printouts, and digital files. The collection also contains copies of most of Mencher's published writings.
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Jeruss, Irene
- Dates:
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1996-2021
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7 Boxes (35mm slides, thumb drive containing digital files, files)
- Collection ID:
- AAG.JER
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Archives of American Gardens
Scope and Contents note: The Irene Jeruss Garden Photography Collection contains over 6,000 images of gardens, garden features, and flora photographed by garden photographer Irene Jeruss from 1996 to 2021. The images document dozens of private and public gardens in Connecticut, along with several in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Several gar...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Central
- Dates:
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1954-1979
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25.58 cu. ft. (25 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box) (2 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 503
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records were primarily created by the Office of Exhibits, 1954-1969; the Office of Exhibits Programs, 1969-1973; and the Office of Exhibits Central, 1973-1979. They document a period of intense exhibition activity at the Smithsonian Institution and its bureaus. Especially well represented are permanent and special exhibitions at the...
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Washington, Rico, Music Journalist
Yanagawa, Shino, Photographer
- Dates:
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2009-2011
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4 Linear feet (2 boxes; 4 linear ft., 3.58 GB)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.06-103
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition exploring the varied stigmas and stereotypes applied to New York City's Housing Authority sites and the residents (past and present) who live in them. Journalist Rico Washington and photographer Shino Yanagawa collaborated on this exhibit which offers an in-depth look at how New York City public housing has impacted society-at-large by producing some of the world's most influential and dynamic artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, politicians, and thinkers. It was exhibited at the World Festival of Black Arts and Culture in Dakar, Senegal, 2010, at the Gordon Parks Gallery at the College of New Rochelle (NY), 2013, and the Brooklyn Historical Society from 2014-2015.
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Nichols, Sandra
- Dates:
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1976-1990
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Film reels (color sound, 16mm)
Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.2012.05
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Human Studies Film Archives
Collection comprises the edited films and outtakes of several films: Maragoli (1976); The Fragile Mountain (1982); The Fountains of Paradise (1984); The Water of Ayole (1988); An African Recovery (1990). May also contain uncut footage from an uncompleted project in Cameroon. Suppplementaty materials: audio recordings, field notes, production logs,...
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- Dates:
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1945-1982
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270 Film reels (color black-and-white sound, 16mm)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1994.21
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Human Studies Film Archives
Titles are educational films of ethnographic interest dating back to late 40s but primarily from 60s and 70s. Some film titles came with teacher instructional information found in film cans. 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 hist...
