Edward J. Orth Memorial Archives of the World's Fair
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Orth, Edward J.
Exhibition Collectors Historical Organization
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1835-2000, undated
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130 Cubic feet (417 boxes, 25 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0560
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York. Also includes material relating to other fairs, the Exhibition Collectors Historical Organization (ECHO), New York City tourism and The Walt Disney Company.
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Avery, Milton, 1885-1965
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1926-1982
bulk 1950-1982
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2.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.avermilt
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Archives of American Art
The papers of abstract painter Milton Avery measure 2.8 linear feet and date from 1926 to 1982, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1950 to 1982. Almost the entire collection consists of records of the Milton Avery Trust (2.4 linear feet) maintained by Avery's wife Sally, who served as a trustee. Milton Avery's business and personal correspondence (five folders) contains letters from friends and fellow artists, including a few from George Duthuit, Louis Eilshemius, Marsden Hartley, Wallace Putnam, and Mark Rothko. Also found are scattered writings about Avery, price lists, estate records, exhibition announcements and catalogs, and news clippings.
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Gay Officers Action League. GOAL
Becker, John M.
Heritage of Pride (HOP)
Hirsch, Leonard
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1825-2021, undated
bulk 1960-2021
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63 Cubic feet (189 boxes, 21 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1146
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection contains a variety of periodicals, photographs, correspondence, business and advertising ephemera (corporate and non-profit, personal), organizational records and ephemera, created by, for, and in reaction to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community.
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Dall, William Healey, 1845-1927
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circa 1839-1858, 1862-1927
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32.36 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (51 document boxes) (1 half document box) (4 5x8 boxes) (3 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7073
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women’s Committee.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Counselor to the Secretary
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1988-2000
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-090
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document the administrative activities of Marc Pachter during his tenure as Deputy Assistant Secretary for External Affairs (1990-1994), Counselor to the Secretary for Electronic Communications and Special Projects (1994-1995), and Counselor to the Secretary (1995-2000), respectively. Of particular ...
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Los Angeles Independent Film Oasis
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1976-1981
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1.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.losangei
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The scattered records of the Los Angeles Independent Film Oasis date from 1976 to 1981 and measure 1.1 linear feet. Founded in 1975, the organization offered a venue for avant-garde and experimental film as well as special merit documentaries. The records consist of scattered business and administrative records, including member information, the constitution, and by-laws; one folder of correspondence; various notes; printed materials; and a large number of files on filmmakers.
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McDonald, David N.
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ca. 1880
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2 Volumes (100 drawings, graphite, colored pencil, and ink, 21 x 32 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS4452A
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National Anthropological Archives
Vol. 1: 46 drawings of war scenes on leaves of ruled and numbered paper from a ledger book, now disbound, covers retained. Inside of cover inscribed D.N. McDonald, US Army. Vol. 2: 54 drawings on leaves of ruled and numbered paper from a ledger book, now disbound, covers not retained. Scenes are primarily of warfare, but also include horse raids, c...
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Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery
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1948-1981
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51 Microfilm reels
- Collection ID:
- AAA.archmhunt
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Archives of American Art
The microfilmed Archer M. Huntington Art Gallery exhibition files contain 621 exhibition files (1948-1981) including biographical data on artists, correspondence, photographs, exhibition checklists, price and sales lists, loan agreements, condition reports, shipping orders and receipts, exhibition announcements, catalogs and invitations, press rele...
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Litzinger, Beatrice
Litzinger, Joseph
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1900-1990
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2.75 Cubic feet (8.5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0530
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection consists of seven series, the largest, Series 1, being the postcards. The largest categories in this series are the geographic, both United States and foreign, and greeting cards. The most important and probably the most interesting of the geographic cards are from Maryland as they give us an historic view of the state. This is part...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
- Dates:
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1969-1979
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20.8 cu. ft. (30 document boxes) (10 tall document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 296
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of master audio tapes for Radio Smithsonian programs 1-481, 1969-1978, and Smithsonian Galaxy editions 1-25, 1978-1979.
