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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum
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1875-1902
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16.5 cu. ft. (33 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 201
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of two of the special files maintained by the Department of Correspondence and Documents. In 1902 a new system for maintaining records was established. Descriptions of the records are included as part of the series descriptions.
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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Mollusks
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1851-1982 and undated
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58.76 cu. ft. (39 record storage boxes) (9 document boxes) (26 tall document boxes) (9 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 73
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Archives would like to thank the staff of the Division of Mollusks for their cooperation in transferring the records to the Archives. We especially appreciate the help of Clyde Roper, Richard Houbrick, and Michael Sweeney.
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National Museum of American Art. Office of Design and Production
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1967-1996
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-131
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document planning for exhibitions at the National Museum of American Art (NMAA). Also included are records pertaining to departmental issues in the museum. Materials consist of general correspondence, memoranda, and notes; correspondence of David B. Keeler, Chief of Design and Production, 1973-1985; exh...
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United States National Museum
- Dates:
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1881-1964
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49 cu. ft. (98 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 158
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The administration of the United States National Museum required curators to submit regular reports on the activities of the departments, divisions, and sections. Prior to about 1900 these reports were often made monthly and semiannually as well as annually. The reports were traditionally submitted to the Director of the National Museum to ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology. Tulamniu Project
Walker, Edwin F.
Walker, Winslow M. (Winslow Metcalf), 1903-1996
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1905-1953
bulk 1933-1934
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8.67 Linear feet (8 boxes and 9 map folders)
4 Volumes (4 albums of nitrate negatives)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.XXXX.0062
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National Anthropological Archives
The Tulamniu C.W.A. Project SLF-76 excavated a group of large shell mounds near Taft, California, in the upper San Joaquin valley. The site had previously been located and tentatively identified as the village site of Tulamniu. The project was directed by Dr. William Duncan Strong, assisted by Winslow M. Walker. Two trained California archaeologists, W. R. Wedel, from the University of California, and E. F. Walker of the Southwest Museum, assisted. This collection includes field notes, records, specimen catalogues, correspondence, a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, reference articles, maps, and charts and tables generated by the expedition. There is material mentioned in reports which is not included in this collection.
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Evans, Victor J.
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undated
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2 Prints (hand-colored or lithographs)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.79-54
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs depicting a Moro boy with a sheathed knife and two Igorot girls carrying spears. The collection is part of the Smithsonianʹs Victor J. Evans collection.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
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circa 1985-1992
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-072
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document administrative activities in the National Museum of American History (NMAH). Materials include the outgoing and incoming correspondence and memoranda of Roger G. Kennedy, Director, 1980-1992; records pertaining to budgets, exhibition planning, and other administrative issues of the departments and divisions under NMAH; ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Public Affairs
- Dates:
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1976-1996
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-266
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of photographs used by the Office of Public Affairs to publicize Smithsonian Institution museums and their collections, research institutes, and other Smithsonian Institution facilities. Represented in this collection are the Smithsonian Institution Building; the Quadrangle; the Enid A. Haupt Garden; the Arts & Ind...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction
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1977-1992
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42 cu. ft. (42 record storage boxes) (6 drawers oversize material)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 92-138
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession documents in-house projects of the Office of Design and Construction for various Smithsonian buildings. Documentation includes blueprints and architectural drawings, specifications, correspondence with contractors, and work progress reports. Museums and buildings documented in this collection include: Arts and Industries Buildin...
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Russell Hamilton
- Dates:
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between 1900 and 1909
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49 postcards (black & white, 9 x 14 cm.)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.2003-001
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
The collection includes 49 postcards collected by the English petty officer Russell Hamilton (d.1911) during his voyages made prior to 1909, likely for the British Merchant Marines. The postcards are from Madagascar, Mauitius and Seychelles. Among the twenty-seven postcards from Madagascar (dating 1900-1905) are images showing Betsimisarka women ...