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Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. Studio Arts Program
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1982-1990
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 91-145
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that docuement the Resident Associates Program, Studio Arts Department's involvement with the Discover Graphics Program. Materials include correspondence and memoranda that document student exhibitions, funding proposals, teacher training, publicity, lithography, and inventory; course descriptions; list ...
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Blesh, Rudi, 1899-1985
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circa 1900-1983
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2.1 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.blesrudi
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Archives of American Art
The papers of writer, critic, and architectural designer Rudi Blesh measure 2.1 linear feet and date from circa 1900 to 1983. The collection includes correspondence, documentation on writing projects and notes, printed materials, and photograpic materials. Much of the material concerns his collaboration with Harriet Janis on the book Collage: Personalities, Concepts, Techniques.
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Catherine Viviano Gallery records
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Catherine Viviano Gallery
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1930-1990
bulk 1949-1978
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11.6 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cathvivi
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Archives of American Art
The records of the Catherine Viviano Gallery measure 11.6 linear feet and date from 1930-1990, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1949-1978. Established in New York City in 1949, the gallery specialized in contemporary painting and sculpture primarily by American and European artists. The collection consists of artists' files; correspondence with artists, collectors, dealers, museum directors, curators, and publishers; business records; printed material; and photographs of artwork and artists. Also included are records relating to Catherine Viviano's activities as a private dealer and consultant after she closed the gallery in 1970.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction
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1969-1986
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 87-113
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of receipts, blueprints, correspondence, inspectors' logs, and specifications concerning Office of Design and Construction projects. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: Arts and Industries Building, Smithsonian Institution Service Center, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Museum Support ...
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Muray, Nickolas, 1892-1965
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1910-1992
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1.5 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.muranick
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of photographer Nickolas Muray measure 1.5 linear feet and date from 1910 to 1978. Found within the papers are biographical materials; business and personal correspondence, including a handful of letters from Frida Kahlo; writings; teaching files, primarily of photography courses taught at New York University; printed material; artwork; and photographic materials of Muray, his family and friends, and his work. There is a 0.6 linear feet Unprocessed Addition which includes biographical material, correspondence, photographs, research notes and a diary about Africa, and a subject file on the book The Revealing Eye, Personalities of the 1920s, written by Paul Gallico with photographs taken by Muray, 1967.
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Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952
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circa 1895-2001
bulk 1898-1951
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86 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- NAA.2010-28
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National Anthropological Archives
The Edward S. Curtis papers and photographs, circa 1895-2001 (bulk 1898-1951) primarily relate to Curtis's work on his opus, the North American Indian (NAI), although other subjects are documented as well. The papers relate closely to the Edward S. Curtis papers at the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections (UW), as that collection ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Design and Construction
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circa 1960-1980
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107.16 cu. ft. (105 record storage boxes) (2 document boxes) (2 tall document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 638
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of project files documenting the repairs, improvement, and renovation of existing Smithsonian buildings. The records include memoranda with Smithsonian offices, correspondence with contractors, blueprints, cost analyses, specifications, and photographs. Buildings and museums documented in this collection include: the...
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1996
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160 audiotapes (originals). 15 audiotapes (reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9594
- 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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Gazin, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis), 1904-1996
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1901-1984 and undated
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23.91 cu. ft. (45 document boxes) (2 16x20 boxes) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7314
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Shamir, Marli
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1966-1976
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33 Negatives (photographic) (color, 35mm)
1790 Negatives (photographic) (black and white, 120mm)
1,519 Color slides (35mm)
- Collection ID:
- EEPA.2013-009
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Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Collection dates from 1966 to 1976 and includes 1,817 black and white negatives, 1,519 35mm color slides, several hundred prints, and manuscript materials. Locations include Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Israel, Mali, and Niger and depict agriculture, architecture, especially mosques, landscapes, marketplaces, masquerade and musical performances, sculptures, and textiles. Peoples depicted include the Bambara, Bella, Bozo, Dogon, Fulani, Gao, Mandingo, San, Songhai, and Tuarag peoples.