MS 7030 Letter to John Wesley Powell transmitting archaeological specimens and sketches of petroglyphs
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Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
Gilbert, Grove Karl, 1843-1918
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March 23, 1896
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15 Pages
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7030
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National Anthropological Archives
Transmits archeological specimens together with sketches of petroglyphs collected during work for the United States Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. Includes sketches of petroglyphs and notes on specimens.
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National Portrait Gallery. Department of History
- Dates:
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1989-1992
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-142
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the planning and execution of Living Self-Portraits, a series of interviews with prominent American artists. Marc Pachter, Chief Historian, conducted the interviews at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). The "evenings" were a collaborative effort between the Resident Associates Program, Sm...
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National Portrait Gallery. Office of the Registrar
- Dates:
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1973-1988
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-089
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document planning and analysis for the purpose of space management and space sharing. Facilities mentioned in the collection include the Museum Support Center, Post Office Building, and 1111 North Capital Street, and space shared with the then named National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA) 1937-1980. ...
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National Museum of African Art. Office of the Director
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circa 1967-1977
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4 oversize folders.
- Collection ID:
- Accession 00-085
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document additions and renovations to the house which served as the Museum of African Art and Frederick Douglass Institute of Negro Arts and History located in the 300 block of A Street, NE, Washington, DC. This museum was later absorbed by the Smithsonian Institution and became the National Museum ...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum. Office of Design and Production
- Dates:
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1970-2000
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4.08 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-108
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the design, production, and installation of permanent and temporary exhibitions at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery. There are also records related to the renovation of the Alice Pike Barney Studio House. Materials include drawings, sketches, floor plans, correspondenc...
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National Musem of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach
- Dates:
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1972-2005
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1.43 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 12 x 17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-189
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the overall operation and administration of the Discovery Room, a hands-on, collections-based activity center for school groups focusing on scientific inquiry. Topics include planning, renovation, publicity, and procedures. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, procedural documents, fact ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Central
- Dates:
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1970-2006
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2.76 cu. ft. (4 16x20 boxes) (103 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-080
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of drawings documenting the planning and design of exhibitions and other projects by the Office of Exhibits Central (OEC). OEC designs exhibitions for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service as well as for Smithsonian Institution museums and units without internal exhibition design offices or which need...
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National Museum of American History. Division of Information Technology and Society
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circa 1957-1987
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3.07 cu. ft. (5 blueprint storage boxes) (1 16x20 box) (4 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-095
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting exhibition programs created by the Division of Information Technology and Society at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), previously known as the Museum of History and Technology (MHT), 1957-1969, and the National Museum of History and Technology (NMHT), 1969-1980. A significant po...
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National Air and Space Museum. Exhibits Department
- Dates:
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1971-1994
- Size:
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1.05 cu. ft. (4 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-059
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting exhibitions at the National Air and Space Museum as well as aeronautics and space exhibits at the Arts and Industries Building. Many of the records were created by John R. Clendening and Lucius E. Lomax, both designers for the Office of Exhibits Programs through 1974 and then the National Air...
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National Air and Space Museum. Exhibits Design Division
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circa 1982-2003
- Size:
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 14-104
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the planning, design, and installation of exhibitions at the National Air and Space Museum. Some materials document other design projects throughout the museum and for publications. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, graphic design files, exhibition drawings, floor plans, concept sketche...