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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Office of the Director
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circa 1966-1994
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51.5 cu. ft. (51 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-100
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the administration of Irwin I. Shapiro, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Director, and consist mostly of correspondence, memoranda, notes, publications, reports, project files, travel files, budget materials, directories, program files, recommendations, personnel files, grant proposals, and meeting minutes.
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Department of Painting and Sculpture
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1968-1993, with related records from 1956
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66 cu. ft. (66 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 481
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the planning, development, and installation of exhibitions by the Department of Painting and Sculpture, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (HMSG). Included are biographical and bibliographical research files on artists; correspondence with museums, galleries, and artists concerning loan of artwork; loan reports; ...
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Kern, George Robert, 1894-1962 (cabinet maker, machinist)
Kern, George Robert, Jr., 1919-1987
Medical History, Division of (NMAH, Smithsonian Institution).
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1936-1970
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3 Cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0479
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Blueprints, drawings, patent applications, patents, product photographs, correspondence, bills and receipts, advertising, and published articles related to the Kerns' products. The bulk of the material, 1949-1958, is from George Kern's files. It primarily relates to the development and marketing of the Dentagraph and high speed dental drills before the formation of the Fairfax Manufacturing Company in 1957.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Planning, Management and Budget
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1977-1994
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-094
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the operations of the Office of Planning, Management and Budget. Materials include numerous Smithsonian Directives and the discussions which led up to the issuance of each; and subject files documenting the formulation and execution of the Smithsonian's federal and trust budgets. Subject fi...
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of Museum Programs
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1974-1988
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2.9 linear meters.
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 624
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records focus most on dealings with the International Council on Museums (ICOM), conservation issues, the Association of American Museums, the Anacostia Museum Training Program, and the Kellogg Project, funded by the Kellogg Foundation to expand the educational influence of museums.
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National Portrait Gallery. Charles Willson Peale Papers
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circa 1971-1998
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16 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-171
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Lillian B. Miller, the late Editor of the Charles Willson Peale Papers, and document her tenure as Editor. Records contain information pertaining to the planning and development of the Peale Papers Project and related exhibitions, conferences, and events. The records also document Dr. Miller's pro...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1973-1975
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23 cu. ft. (46 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 257
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records are the official administrative files of the Office of the Director of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), 1973-1975. Porter M. Kier was appointed to that position on January 14, 1973. For an administrative history of the Office of the Director, see Record Unit 155.
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Warshaw, Isadore, d. 1969
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circa 1639-1960
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2.1 Cubic feet (consisting of 4 boxes, 2 folder, 11 oversize folders, 2 map case folders.)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0060.S01.01.Real
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
A New York bookseller, Warshaw assembled this collection over nearly fifty years. The Warshaw Collection of Business Americana: Real Estate forms part of the Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Subseries 1.1: Subject Categories. The Subject Categories subseries is divided into 470 subject categories based on those created by Mr. Warshaw. These subject categories include topical subjects, types or forms of material, people, organizations, historical events, and other categories. An overview to the entire Warshaw collection is available here: Warshaw Collection of Business Americana
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Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Under Secretary
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1991-1995
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-066
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the work of the Under Secretary, Constance Berry Newman, during the calendar years 1991 through 1995. The records pertain to the activities of various museums, bureaus and other major offices within the Institution and other outside organizations. There are correspondence and reports concerning such issues as Japan Proj...
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Website Records
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Smithsonian Institution
- Dates:
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2015
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-167
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of 20 Storify accounts maintained by units throughout the Smithsonian Institution (SI). Storify allows users to combine content from a variety of social media platforms to create a single story. Smithsonian units often use boards in Storify to document or summarize significant social media campaigns. The accounts w...