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Weiss, Helena M., 1909-2004, interviewee
- Dates:
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1987
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8 audiotapes (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9587
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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Wechter, Vivienne Thaul
Fordham University
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1969-1973
- Size:
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0.8 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.forduniv
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Fordham Univerity's WFUV radio interviews relating to art measure 0.8 linear feet and date from 1969 to 1973. The interviews are for two different radio programs on WFUV, "Today's World" and University Roundtable. Both programs feature interviews with artists, museum directors, and art historians.
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National Museum of American Art. Research and Scholars Center
- Dates:
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1977-1995
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-068
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the departmental records of the Research and Scholars Center at the National Museum of American Art (1989-present), formerly known as the Office of Research Support (1982-1989). Most of the files date from the 1980s and reflect the activities of Office Chief Eleanor E. Fink, 1976-1987, and Rachel M. Allen as Ass...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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2006
- Size:
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-223
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the administrative activities of Lawrence M. Small during his seventh year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fundraising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memora...
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National Museum of American Art. Curatorial Department
- Dates:
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1977-1996
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-115
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists primarily of unfiled correspondence and memoranda from the Curatorial Office of the National Museum of American Art (NMAA), and its predecessors. The material dates from 1977 through 1996, although the bulk of it dates from 1980 through 1989. The correspondence includes public inquiries; offers by art dealers; letters ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for History and Art
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1966-1980, with related records from 1961
- Size:
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48 cu. ft. (48 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 281
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit documents the tenure of Charles Blitzer as assistant secretary for History and Art from 1973 to 1979. There are also records pertaining to the Office of Education and Training, 1965-1968, which Blitzer had directed. The celebration of the bicentennial of the American Revolution was a major Smithsonian project from 1972 to 197...
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Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Business Ventures. Product Development and Licensing
- Dates:
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1978-2006
- Size:
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9 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 07-038
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records which document the processes of Product Development and Licensing at Smithsonian Business Ventures. The unit's primary function is to generate revenue for the Smithsonian Institution through the licensing and development of products related to collections within the Smithsonian museums. Some of these pro...
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United States. Canal Zone Biological Area, Barro Colorado Island
- Dates:
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1918-1964
- Size:
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6.5 cu. ft. (13 document boxes) (oversize materials)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 134
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the creation and development of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, from preliminary discussions in 1918 to the selection of a site on, and reservation of, Barro Colorado Island in 1923, and its subsequent development as a center for research into the ecology of the American tropics. The records include cor...
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
- Dates:
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circa 1992-2004
- Size:
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-177
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the projects and activities of the Product Design and Decorative Arts Department during the tenure of David Revere McFadden, Curator, 1978-1993; Deborah Shinn, Curator-in-Charge, 1995-1996, and Assistant Curator, 1997-2002; and Sarah Coffin, Curator, 2004- . Projects and activities include profess...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
- Dates:
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1969-1983
- Size:
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5.5 cu. ft. (11 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 589
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of master audio tapes for Smithsonian Galaxy editions 77-125, 1981-1983, and Radio Smithsonian programs 534-574, 1980; and scripts of Radio Smithsonian programs 1-400.