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Carlson, William, 1950-
Riedel, Mija, 1958-
Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America
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2009 June 24-25
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7 Items (Sound recording: 7 sound files (4 hr., 6 min.), digital, wav)
89 Pages (Transcript)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.carlso09
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Archives of American Art
An interview of William Douglas Carlson conducted 2009 June 24-25, by Mija Riedel, for the Archives of American Art's Nanette L. Laitman Documentation Project for Craft and Decorative Arts in America, at Carlson's home, in Miami, Florida.
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Edward C. Green papers
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Green, Edward C. (Edward Crocker), 1944-
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circa 1970-2016
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8.12 Linear feet (20 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.2016-31
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National Anthropological Archives
The papers of Edward C. Green, circa 1970-2016, document his work as an applied medical anthropologist and research consultant focusing principally on the distribution and prevention of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases in Africa and South America. Much of Green's research and policy focus lay in understanding indigenous health belief systems and instituting locally-designed approaches to major health concerns. The collection consists of correspondence, field diaries and typed research, sound recordings, photographs, and published reports and articles, including material from his dissertation research among the Matawai Maroons of Suriname.
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Chanute, Octave, 1832-1910
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1890-1911
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1.35 Cubic Feet ((3 legal document boxes))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.XXXX.0482
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
The collection consists of two manuscripts by Octave Chanute, "Conditions and Success in the Design of Flying Machines" and "Recent Experiments in Gliding Flight;" and three series of correspondence. The first series, Miscellaneous Correspondence, dates from September 21, 1891 to November 2, 1911. The second series, Correspondence with Louis P. Mou...
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Heldman, Marilyn
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1965-1996
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179 slides (photographs) (color, 35 mm)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.2013-013
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
This collection is comprised of 179 slides taken by Marilyn Heldman in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Eritrea, and Cameroon. Subjects include architecture, art objects, marketplaces, pottery, reliefs and cultures including the Anuak, Dorze, Falasha, Fulani, Gurage, Tigre, Falasha .
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Naval History, Div. of, NMAH, SI
Ayres, Waldemar A., 1909- ((inventor))
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1954-1974
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3.3 Cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0077
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection deals primarily with Ayres' artificial gill underwater breathing equipment project. Includes correspondence (1956-1971), personal papers, three boxes of research notes, documentation of the success of the invention, and subsequent patents and patent litigation; also publicity for the artificial gill, items from Ayres' other projects, and...
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Berger, Sondra
Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation.
Townes, Charles, Dr., 1915-
- Dates:
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1998-12-02
- Size:
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0.5 Cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0673
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Videotaped interview with Charles Townes, inventor of the MASER (Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation). The interview was part of the "Innovative Lives" public program series. Videotapes include VHS and Beta Cam SP formats.
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Howard (C.J.), Inc.
Nichols (T.G.) Company, Inc.
Parker Holladay Company (Chicago)
Mather and Company.
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1923-1950s
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186 Items (1 box, 7 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0876
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Posters on a variety of subjects including hygiene, civics and citizenship, but the vast majority exhort employees to practice good work habits.
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Wortman, Denys, 1887-1958
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1887-1980
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2 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.wortdeny
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of cartoonist Denys Wortman measure 2.0 linear feet and date from 1887 to 1980. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, personal business records, writings, interviews, artwork, printed material, and photographs.
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Whaley, Thomas L.
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1941-1979
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1.5 Cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0652
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Papers documenting Whaley's association with Duke Ellington and his career as a copyist, pianist, composer and arranger. The collection includes letters, photographs, music manuscripts, business records, writings, and printed materials including magazine and newspapers articles, concert programs, and catalogs.
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Spaeth, Merrie
Topps
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1956.
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0.25 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0873
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
One hundred sixty (160) cards, with color photographs of scenes from the Disney film "Davy Crockett" on one side, and a number, title, (such as "Bowie's Last Stand"), and a synopsis of the scene on the other side. The collection is divided into two series, the first series being the orange backed cards, which were issued first, and Series two cons...