American Federation of Arts records
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American Federation of Arts
- Dates:
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1895-1993
bulk 1909-1969
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79.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.amerfeda
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Archives of American Art
The records of the American Federation of Arts (AFA) provide researchers with a complete set of documentation focusing on the founding and history of the organization from its inception through the 1960s. The collection measures 79.8 linear feet, and dates from 1895 through 1993, although the bulk of the material falls between 1909 and 1969. Valuable for its coverage of twentieth-century American art history, the collection also provides researchers with fairly comprehensive documentation of the many exhibitions and programs supported and implemented by the AFA to promote and study contemporary American art, both nationally and abroad.
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Davis, Benjamin O., Jr., 1912-
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1928-1990
- Size:
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75.03 Cubic feet (168 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1992.0023
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of 72 linear feet of the papers of Benjamin O. Davis. Included are the following types of material: programs, invitations, certificates, correspondence, published material, and photographs.
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Ayer (N W) Incorporated.
- Dates:
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1817-1851
1869-2006
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270 Cubic feet (1169 boxes )
7 Film reels
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0059
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection consists of records documenting one of the oldest advertising agencies created in Philadelphia. The company then moves to New York and expanses to international markets. During its history NW Ayer & Sons acquires a number of other advertising agencies and is eventually purchased. The largest portion of the collection is print advertisements but also includes radio and television. NW Ayer is known for some of the slogans created for major American companies.
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National Museum of American Art. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1969-1991
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 438
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist primarily of administrative subject files maintained by the Office of the Director, documenting his or her activities in the museum, in the Institution, and with outside people and organizations. Also included are files on the National Museum of American Art Commission, its meetings, and its commissioners. Some materials ...
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Bedini, Silvio A.
- Dates:
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1952-1993
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-221
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession primarily consists of Bedini's correspondence and memoranda with Smithsonian colleagues, scholars, professional organizations, publishers, and the general public documenting his research activities for special projects and publications including research into scientific instruments. Also included are Bedini's publications; book ...
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National Museum of American Art. Office of Administrative Services
- Dates:
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1968-1985
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 475
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist primarily of the files of Charles J. Robertson and H. Eugene Kelson as Associate Administrator and Administrator, respectively, including Robertson's files as Treasurer of the American Association of Museums, 1982-1984. A few files date back to the late 1960s and the 1970s. Also included is an occasional memorandum of Rob...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of Special Events and Protocol
- Dates:
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2002-2007
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24 cu. ft. (24 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-305
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document planning of special events at the Smithsonian Institution, such as conferences, meetings, lectures, exhibition openings, receptions, and award presentations. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; proposals; budget summaries; event schedules; meeting agendas and minutes; progra...
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Smithsonian Institution. Division of Performing Arts
- Dates:
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1967-1980
- Size:
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 82-006
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of correspondence and inter-office memoranda concerning Division of Performing Arts (DPA) activities; sales reports; photographs; flyers for the Black American Culture program; records concerning the Festival of American Folklife; newspaper and journal articles on DPA activities and other cultural events.
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
- Dates:
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June 24-July 5, 1982
- Size:
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.1982
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.
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Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
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June 27-July 8, 2001
- Size:
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1 Cubic foot (approximate)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.SFF.2001
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife, held annually since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was renamed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 1998. The materials collected here document the planning, production, and execution of the annual Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (1999-present) and its predecessor offices (1967-1999). An overview of the entire Festival records group is available here: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records.