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Anacostia Community Museum
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1995-1999
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14 Linear feet (17 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-037
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition examining the faith and spiritual traditions in African American religious life in the 1990s. The exhibition features members of Christian churches as well as those of other faiths. Special attention is given to the ways that African American congregations are responding to contemporary challenges affecting their families, neighborhoods, and communities. Curated by Gail Lowe, the show wa displayed in the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building from May 1998 to December 1999.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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1976, 1989
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5.58 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (1 tall document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-245
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document two productions that accompanied exhibitions: "Preserving an Architectural Heritage: The Decorative Designs by Frank Lloyd Wright" (1989), a 57 minute film, was produced to accompany the traveling exhibition, "Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving an Architectural Heritage, Decorative Designs from the Domino's Pizza Collection,...
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Smithsonian Institution
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circa 1971-1976 and undated
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2 cu. ft. (4 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession T91003
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of tape recordings documenting Smithsonian Institution programs, lectures, presentations, ceremonies, exhibition openings and various other events.
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National Zoological Park (U.S.)
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1968-1981
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15 Items (15 films, 16 mm)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0685
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Fifteen 16mm composite optical track sound films of varying length, all in color except for two. The films were acquired by the National Zoo and presumably used as training films exhorting employees to practice safe work habits and avoid accidents. Each film provides full credits and the distributors and producers are listed.
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Smithsonian Productions
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1996-1999
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1 cu. ft. (2 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-084
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audio recordings of the radio series, "Remembering Slavery," (also referred to as "Slaves No More" or "We Were Slaves") which featured recollections of former slaves recorded in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration. The production was funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation f...
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National Museum of American History. Office of Curatorial Affairs
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1983-2014
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 14-272
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
nsists of records that document the work of the Office of Curatorial Affairs (OCA) in coordinating and planning exhibitions and programs. A program documented was the colloquium co-sponsored by the National Museum of American History and the American Association of Museums (now American Alliance of Museums) on collections planning. The co...
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Anacostia Community Museum
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1995
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0.29 Linear feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-041
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
Held at the Anacostia Museum from June 17, 1995 to August 28, 1995, this exhibition was the result of a partnership between the museum and Lucy Ellen Moton Elementary School. During the 1994-95 school years, the students researched the community of Anacostia and produced photographs, poems, stories, drawings, interviews, documents, and personal artifacts. The student efforts were included under the themes: Moten Elementary School, From Our Homes, Institutions and Organizations, and Community Life.
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National Museum of American History. Division of Political History
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circa 1978-1982
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-122
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document arrangements for the exhibition George Washington: A Figure Upon the Stage, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the birth of George Washington, which took place at the National Museum of American History in 1982. Materials consist of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to proposals ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations
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2000-2005
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199.35 cu. ft. (98 record storage boxes) (220 blueprint storage boxes) (4.55 non-standard size boxes) (12 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-113
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes project files documenting the construction of National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; budget summaries; submittals; manuals; specifications; photographs; floor plans; construction schedules; field and daily reports; and meeting minutes. Each listing inc...
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National Museum of American History, Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1970-1985
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15.2 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 360
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of press releases, memoranda, tapes documenting Museum activities, newspaper clippings concerning the Museum, correspondence, exhibition catalogues, exhibition scripts, invitations, guest lists, and photographs. Material pre-dating the appointment of Rebecca Bean consists entirely of news clippings.