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Falkenstein, Claire, 1908-1997
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circa 1914-1997
bulk 1940-1990
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42.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.falkclai
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of sculptor, painter, jewelry designer, and teacher Claire Falkenstein measure 42.8 linear feet and date from 1917 to her death in 1997. There is extensive correspondence with fellow artists, collectors, critics, friends, museums, and galleries. The collection also contains biographical materials, much of it collected and organized by Falkenstein, personal and business records, writings, diaries, exhibition files, commission files, teaching files, photographs, original artwork, scrapbooks, and printed materials. There is a short motion picture film of an interview with Falkenstein featuring the windows she designed for St. Basil's Church in Los Angeles.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Physical Plant
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1984-2001
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0.88 cu. ft. (2 blueprint storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-065
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of project drawings of various repair and reconstruction projects performed by the Office of Physical Plant (OPP) and its predecessor the Office of Design and Construction (ODC) at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), the National Air and Space Museum and miscellaneous locations. Materials include architectur...
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Smithsonian Institution. Traveling Exhibition Service
Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum
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1976-02 - 1976-12
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7.92 Linear feet (3 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-028
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition on two-hundred years of achievements by black women. The show was created and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. It was exhibited at the Anacostia Museum from February 1976 to December 1976. These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, exhibit scripts, administrative records, brochures, press coverage, education packets, loan agreements, and floor plans.
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National Museum of American History. Department of Exhibits
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1970-1995
- Size:
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-097
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of the Department of Exhibits and, to a much lesser extent, material dating back to its predecessor, the Office of Exhibits Programs, which document exhibition development at the National Museum of American History, previously the National Museum of History and Technology. The records consists of the corr...
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National Museum of American History. Office of Public Affairs
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circa 1979-1988, 1991-1993 and undated
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2.5 cu. ft. (5 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-136
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of Smithsonian News Service educational press releases, distributed by the Office of Public Affairs at the National Museum of American History. Materials also include 8x10 reprints of historic photographs that were published in the press releases, and negatives.
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Leo Castelli Gallery
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circa 1880-2000
bulk 1957-1999
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215.9 Linear feet
0.001 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.leocast
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The Leo Castelli Gallery records measure 215.9 linear feet and 0.001 GB and date from circa 1880-2000, with the bulk of the materials dating from the gallery's founding in 1957 through Leo Castelli's death in 1999. The major influence of dealer Leo Castelli and his gallery on the development of mid-to-late twentieth century modern art in America is well-documented through business and scattered personal correspondence, administrative files, exhibition files, extensive artists' files and printed materials, posters, awards and recognitions, photographs, and sound and video recordings. Also included are records for the subsidiary firms of Castelli Graphics and Castelli/Sonnabend Tapes and Films.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Associate Director for Capital Programs
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1982-2000
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 02-222
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession includes records documenting the activities of Ronald E. Becker, Associate Director for Capital Programs at the National Museum of American History (NMAH), with some earlier files dating back to when Becker served as Assistant Director for Administration at NMAH. Material includes correspondence, memoranda, and notes; NMAH Board...
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Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum
Smithsonian Institution. Traveling Exhibition Service
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1975-02 - 1975-06
- Size:
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3.52 Linear feet (6 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.03-023
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
An exhibition on African American contributions to America's westward expansion. Organized by the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The show was held at the museum from February --June, 1975. These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, exhibit script, administrative records, brochures, press coverage, education packets, loan agreements, floor plans, and catalogues.
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Anacostia Community Museum
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1973-1992
bulk 1976-1976
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3 Linear feet
7 Sound recordings (7 audio cassette sound recordings)
59 Video recordings (29 open reel 1/2" video recordings ; 30 VHS 1/2" video recordings)
- Collection ID:
- ACMA.AV09-021
- Repository:
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Anacostia Community Museum Archives
This collection contains video and audio recordings of conference sessions and seminars held at, hosted by, or attended by personnel of the Anacostia Community Museum. It includes recordings from the years 1973-1992, with the majority being created in 1976. Notable conferences documented in the collection include the First Annual Black History Muse...
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National Museum of American History. Division of Engineering and Industry
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circa 1948-1988
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18.81 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box) (1 film box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 397
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of correspondence and memoranda pertaining to horology, exhibit proposals, manufacturers of engineering equipment, models, collections management, minutes of meetings, acquisitions, and installation of exhibits. Also included are blueprints for the Hall of Heavy Machinery; exhibit scripts from Power and the Early Ste...