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Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The majority of the Archives Department's public reference requests can be answered using material in these files, which may be accessed through the Reading Room at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. More specific information can be requested by contacting the Archives Research Request.
Detached folio from a copy of Aja’ib al-Makhluqat wa ghara’ib al-mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) by Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d. 1283)
Author:
Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d. 1283) Search this
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Opaque watercolor, ink, gold and silver on paper
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H x W (recto figure painting): 10.2 × 9 cm (4 × 3 9/16 in)
An account of Mr. Craton's life from his birth on June 23, 1902 to January 1, 1924. Written in 1972, from old letters, genealogical materials collected by Mr. Craton's mother and memory.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Forman H. Craton Collection, 1902-1983, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Sponsor:
Digitization of this collection was made possible by Andrew and Anya Shiva.
Collection is open for research but negatives and audiovisuial materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Some papers of living persons are restricted. Access to restricted portions may be arranged by request to the donor. Gloves required for unprotected photographs. Viewing film portions of the collection and listening to LP recording requires special appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
The Archives Center does not own exclusive rights to these materials. Copyright for all materials is retained by the donor, Franklin A. Robinson, Jr.; permission for commercial use and/or publication may be requested from the donor through the Archives Center. Military Records for Franklin A. Robinson (b. 1932) and correspondence from Richard I. Damalouji (1961-2014) are restricted; written permission is needed to research these files. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
The Robinson and Via Family Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Sponsor:
Preservation of the 8mm films in this collection was made possible, in part, by a grant from the National Film Preservation Fund.
Until the death of the Donor, SIA will notify the Donor prior to, or within 7 days after, the materials have been accessed for research, Transferring office; 9/5/2007 Deed of Gift; Contact reference staff for details.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 16-376, David H. DeVorkin Papers
Folio from an Aja'ib al-makhluqat wa ghara'ib al-mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) by Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d.1283); verso: Venus; recto: Sphere of the Sun
Author:
Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d. 1283) Search this
Medium:
Opaque watercolor, ink, gold and silver on paper
Dimensions:
H x W (recto figure painting): 10.6 × 11 cm (4 3/16 × 4 5/16 in)
Folio from a copy of Aja'ib al-makhluqat wa ghara'ib al-mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) by Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d.1283); recto: Symbol of the Sun; verso: Diagram of the Eclipses of the Sun
Author:
Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d. 1283) Search this
Medium:
Opaque watercolor, ink, gold and silver on paper
Dimensions:
H x W (recto figure painting): 11.3 × 10.7 cm (4 7/16 × 4 3/16 in)
Folio from a copy of Aja'ib al-makhluqat wa ghara'ib al-mawjudat (The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence) by Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d.1283); recto: Text; verso: Symbol of Mars
Author:
Zakariyya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (d. 1283) Search this
Medium:
Opaque watercolor, ink, gold and silver on paper
Dimensions:
H x W (verso figure painting): 10.9 × 10.2 cm (4 5/16 × 4 in)
