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Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995
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1934 - 1988
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140 Cubic feet (433 boxes
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- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0266
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Personal papers of Dr. Kranzberg from his undergraduate years at Amherst College through his professional career. Collection documents his involvement with development of the new field of history of technology and his role as principal founder of the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT); work as consultant and advisor to domestic and international agencies, colleges, and universities; personal affiliations, lectureships, publications; and teaching and administrative activities for more than 40 years as a college professor.
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National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution). Office of the Director
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1958-2007
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-092
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the activities of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) during the tenure of Director Marc Pachter (2000-2007), but also includes records from the tenures of Directors Charles Nagel (1964-1969), Marvin S. Sadik (1969-1981), and Alan Maxwell Fern (1982-2000). Topics covered include cultural affairs, ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for History and Art
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1965-1972
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28 cu. ft. (28 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 104
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records contain correspondence, memoranda, and related material concerning the administration of bureaus listed above, as well as material concerning relationships with other Smithsonian offices. Also included are some files from Blitzer's previous position as Director of the Office of Education and Training.
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1899-1988 and undated, with material from 1805
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38.22 cu. ft. (39 document boxes) (1 half document box) (5 12x17 boxes) (23 16x20 boxes) (3 3x5 boxes) (oversize materials)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 365
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The records of the National Zoological Park, Office of Public Affairs were for the most part created and maintained by Sybil E. Hamlet, Public Information Officer at NZP for over twenty years. Also included are some general correspondence and memoranda created by Hamlet's predecessor, Marion McCrane. As Public Information Officer, Hamlet was ...
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Watkins, J. Elfreth (John Elfreth), 1852-1903
White, John H., 1933-
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1880s-1990
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31.33 Cubic feet (94 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0523
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The archivist has arranged the collection into five separate series: Series 1: CAR BUILDERS, arranged alphabetically by company or individual. Series 2: EQUIPMENT - ROLLING STOCK, arranged in two sections: alphabetically by White's heading: Articles in Progress and alphabetical by type of railroad car under White's heading: Research Files for Book ...
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1996
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160 audiotapes (Originals). audiotapes (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9594
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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MacDowell, Helen Sandford, 1889-
Pease, L.F.
Prince, Georgiana K., 1861-1915
Sandford Greeting Card Company
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1831-2004
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8 Cubic feet (37 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1252
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents the business activities of the Sandford Card Company and include the papers of Mary Elizabeth Sandford, founder of the company, and her immediate family.
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1839-2001
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-342
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records primarily created by Carl W. Mitman during his tenure as Curator of the Division of Mechanical Technology, 1921-1932, and Head Curator of the Department of Arts and Industries, 1932-1948, United States National Museum. These files create a biographical sketch of a multitude of engineers, inventors, and indust...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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1964-1971
- Size:
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297.65 cu. ft. (568 document boxes) (91 3x5 boxes) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 99
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records reflect the growing scope and complexity of the Smithsonian during Ripley's tenure. They document the Smithsonian's changing administrative structure; growing relationships with universities, foundations, and other external groups; efforts to attract more government support for the Smithsonian; pursuit of new initiatives and...
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Smithsonian Institution. Conservation Analytical Laboratory
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1982-1986
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-109
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records related to the Conservation Analytical Laborary's (CAL) participation in the National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program (NAPAP), in particular Task Group G which dealt with the Effects on Materials and Cultural Resources. These records were maintained by R. M. Organ, Director (1968-1983) and Lambertus ...
