Alexander Archipenko papers
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Archipenko, Alexander, 1887-1964
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1904-1986
bulk 1930-1964
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19.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.archalex
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Archives of American Art
The Alexander Archipenko papers measure 19.5 linear feet and date from 1904 to 1986, with the bulk of materials dating from 1930 to 1964. The sculptor's personal and professional life is documented by correspondence, financial records, scrapbooks, printed matter, and photographs documenting his art, exhibitions, travel, teaching activities, and the Archipenko Art School. Archipenko wrote and lectured extensively about his philosophies of art and the relationship between art and nature. The papers include drafts, notes, and final manuscripts of published and unpublished writings, and notes, outlines, transcripts, and audio recordings of some of his lectures.
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National Museum of History and Technology. Division of Agriculture and Mining
- Dates:
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circa 1923-1973
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7 cu. ft. (14 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 240
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records document the activities of the Section of Agriculture, Division of Agriculture and Mining, and its predecessors, and include correspondence, memoranda, exhibit scripts, and reports. Annual reports covering the Sections of Chemical Industries, Chemical Technology, Foods, Manufactures, and Organic Chemistry are also contained in the ...
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Danske filminstitut
- Dates:
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circa 1915-1986
- Size:
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10 Cubic feet (23 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0543
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection contains primarily black-and-white silver gelatin photographic prints, produced by film studios and distributors for advertising and theater lobby display purposes. The films are mostly American, although the collection includes some European and Japanese films. Some films are accompanied by small booklets in Danish.
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Simmons, Ozzie G.
- Dates:
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1949-1966
1980
bulk 1950-1953
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5.25 Linear feet (Six document boxes (including one box of restricted materials), four card file boxes, and one oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.1997-10
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National Anthropological Archives
Ozzie G. Simmons (1919--988) served as field director in Peru for the Bureau of American Ethnology's Institute of Social Anthropology (ISA) from 1949 to 1952 and as Consulting Anthropologist for the Institute of Inter-American Affairs, Chile. The papers in this collection mainly concern his field research on the role of alcohol in the community of Lunahuaná, Peru. The collection also contains draft manuscripts on the activities of the public health service in Lima and Chimbote, Peru, and his study of medical centers in Chile.
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National Zoological Park. Office of the Director
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1975-1997
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-041
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting fundraising and research development at the National Zoological Park (NZP) through private and corporate donors, sponsorships, and grants during the tenures of Directors Theodore H. Reed, 1958-1983; and Michael H. Robinson, 1984-2000. Materials include correspondence, informational brochures and ...
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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
- Dates:
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1983-2007
- Size:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-068
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of newspaper and magazine clippings related to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and its mission, research, and activities. In addition to clippings, materials include reprints as well as published reports and publications by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and its Center for Tropical Forest Scienc...
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Curatorial - American Art
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circa 1978-1982
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-106
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records created and maintained by curators Susan Hobbs and David Park Curry documenting objects under study or on exhibition. Materials include biographical information on artists, descriptions, research reports, correspondence, copies of articles, exhibition reviews, photographs, and other reference material.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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2003
- Size:
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-289
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the administrative activities of Lawrence M. Small during his fourth year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fundraising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memoran...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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2004
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11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-299
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the administrative activities of Lawrence M. Small during his fifth year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fundraising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memorand...
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Administration
- Dates:
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1972-1989
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 91-034
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the operations of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration during the tenure of John F. Jameson, including his time as Acting Treasurer in 1983.