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Collection Creator::

Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Science  Search this

Container:

Box 98 of 153

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 254, Smithsonian Institution, Assistant Secretary for Science, Records

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Records

Records / Series 4: OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES, 1965-1974. / Box 98

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-sia-faru0254-refidd1e6560

Collection Creator::

National Museum of American History. National Numismatic Collection  Search this

Container:

Box 19 of 27

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Boxes 14 and 22 contain materials restricted indefinitely; see finding aid. Contact reference staff for details.

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 359, National Museum of American History. National Numismatic Collection, Records

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Records

Records / Box 19

Archival Repository:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-sia-faru0359-refidd1e8006

Publisher:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Names:

Exposition universelle internationale de 1900 (Paris, France)  Search this

Collection Creator:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (4" x 5".)

Type:

Archival materials

Photographs

Place:

Dahomey Exhibit

France

Paris (France)

Date:

1900

Local Numbers:

RSN 25759

AC0143-0025759 (AC scan number)

General:

Same as RSN 12983.

Currently stored in box 3.2.45 [66].

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

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.

Topic:

Boats -- France  Search this

Expositions -- France  Search this

Military -- France  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Interpositives -- Glass

Collection Citation:

Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.2: Underwood and Underwood Positives / RSN Numbers 25753-25859

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref23521

Publisher:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Collection Creator:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (4" x 5")

Type:

Archival materials

Photographs

Place:

Dahomey Exhibit

France

Paris (France) -- Exhibitions -- 1900-1910

Date:

1900

Local Numbers:

RSN 25798

General:

Currently stored in box 3.2.45 [66].

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

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.

Topic:

Architecture -- France  Search this

Children -- France  Search this

Drums -- France  Search this

Expositions -- France  Search this

Laborers -- France  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Interpositives -- Glass

Collection Citation:

Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.2: Underwood and Underwood Positives / RSN Numbers 25753-25859

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref23560

Publisher:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Names:

Exposition universelle internationale de 1900 (Paris, France)  Search this

Collection Creator:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (4" x 5")

Type:

Archival materials

Photographs

Place:

Paris (France) -- Exhibitions -- 1900-1910

Dahomey Exhibit

France

Date:

1900

Local Numbers:

RSN 25799

AC0143-0025799 (AC scan number)

General:

Same as RSN 13011.

Currently stored in box 3.2.45 [66].

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

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.

Topic:

Architecture -- France  Search this

Children -- France  Search this

Dwellings -- France  Search this

Expositions -- France  Search this

Family -- France  Search this

Homes -- France  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Interpositives -- Glass

Collection Citation:

Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.2: Underwood and Underwood Positives / RSN Numbers 25753-25859

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref23561

Publisher:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Names:

Behenzin, King.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (5" x 8")

Type:

Archival materials

Photographs

Stereoscopic photographs

Place:

Dahomey

Fort-de-France (Martinique)

Martinique

Pelée, Mount (Martinique)

Date:

1902

Scope and Contents:

King stands between two wives, one of whom holds an umbrella, on porch of building.

Local Numbers:

RSN 21448

General:

Currently stored in box 3.2.16 [147]. "Old # 6137" on original envelope?

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

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.

Topic:

Volcanoes -- Martinique  Search this

Disasters  Search this

Portraits  Search this

Prisoners  Search this

Royalty  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Interpositives -- Glass

Stereoscopic photographs

Collection Citation:

Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.2: Underwood and Underwood Positives / RSN Numbers 21415-21515

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref27725

Creator:

Smithsonian Channel  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2018-03-16T15:30:00.000Z

YouTube Category:

Entertainment  Search this

See more by:

smithsonianchannel

Data Source:

Smithsonian Channel

YouTube Channel:

smithsonianchannel

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_1hvR4UYHjWU

Creator:

Smithsonian Channel  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2018-03-20T15:30:01.000Z

YouTube Category:

Entertainment  Search this

See more by:

smithsonianchannel

Data Source:

Smithsonian Channel

YouTube Channel:

smithsonianchannel

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_9NK2Xj6S1LQ

Creator:

Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2020-07-15T15:29:03.000Z

YouTube Category:

Music  Search this

Topic:

Cultural property  Search this

See more by:

smithsonianfolkways

Data Source:

Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

YouTube Channel:

smithsonianfolkways

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_6pzmOW1378E

Creator:

M. de Zayas (Gallery : New York, N.Y.)  Search this

Subject:

M. de Zayas (Gallery : New York, N.Y.)  Search this

Type:

Printed Materials

Date:

1919 Nov. 5-15

Topic:

Art, African  Search this

Record number:

(DSI-AAA)1132

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Miscellaneous art exhibition catalog collection, 1813-1953, bulk 1915-1925

Data Source:

Archives of American Art

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:AAADCD_item_1132

Publisher:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Photographer:

Leadbeater, A. G.  Search this

Names:

Exposition universelle internationale de 1900 (Paris, France)  Search this

Collection Creator:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (3-3/4" x 7".)

Type:

Archival materials

Photographs

Stereoscopic photographs

Place:

Dahomey

France

Paris -- Exhibitions -- 1900-1910

Date:

1900

Local Numbers:

RSN 16898

AC0143-0016898 (AC scan number)

General:

Currently stored in box 3.1.58 [101].

Copy and Version Identification Note:

718

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

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.

Topic:

Boats -- France  Search this

Expositions -- France  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white negatives -- Glass

Stereoscopic photographs

Collection Citation:

Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.1: Underwood and Underwood Negatives / RSN Numbers 16847-16904

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref13332

Publisher:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Photographer:

Leadbeater, A. G.  Search this

Names:

Exposition universelle internationale de 1900 (Paris, France)  Search this

Collection Creator:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (3-3/4" x 7".)

Type:

Archival materials

Photographs

Stereoscopic photographs

Place:

Dahomey

France

Paris -- Exhibitions -- 1900-1910

Date:

1900

Local Numbers:

RSN 16899

General:

Currently stored in box 3.1.58 [101].

Copy and Version Identification Note:

719; 51295

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

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.

Topic:

Children -- France  Search this

Exhibitions -- 1900-1910 -- France -- Paris  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white negatives -- Glass

Stereoscopic photographs

Collection Citation:

Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.1: Underwood and Underwood Negatives / RSN Numbers 16847-16904

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref13333

Publisher:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

American Stereoscopic Co.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Underwood & Underwood  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (3 1/2" x 3 3/4")

Type:

Archival materials

Photographs

Place:

Dahomey

Local Numbers:

RSN 10686

Video number 09954

AC0143-0010686 (AC scan number)

General:

Currently stored in box 2.1.20 [116].

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. The original glass plate is available for inspection if necessary in the Archives Center. A limited number of fragile glass negatives and positives in the collection can be viewed directly in the Archives Center by prior appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

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.

Topic:

Children -- Dahomey  Search this

Portraits -- Dahomey  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white negatives -- Glass

Collection Citation:

Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection

Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 2: American Stereoscpopic Co. glass plates / 2.1: American Stereoscopic Negatives / RSN Numbers 10682-10754

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0143-ref7361

Artist:

Irving Penn, born Plainfield, NJ 1917-died New York City 2009  Search this

Medium:

chromogenic print

Dimensions:

image: 21 1/4 × 23 7/8 in. (54.0 × 60.6 cm)

Type:

Photography

Date:

1967, printed 2003

Topic:

Figure group\female\nude  Search this

Ethnic\Dahomean  Search this

Dress\ethnic\Dahomean dress  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of The Irving Penn Foundation

Copyright:

© The Irving Penn Foundation

Object number:

2014.58.8

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Graphic Arts

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7a44f3404-9f8a-426e-85cd-662d73bf3969

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_2014.58.8

Artist:

Irving Penn, born Plainfield, NJ 1917-died New York City 2009  Search this

Medium:

platinum-palladium print

Dimensions:

image: 19 3/4 x 19 5/8 in. (50.0 x 49.8 cm.)

Type:

Photography-Photoprint

Date:

1967, printed 1969

Topic:

Figure group\female  Search this

Ethnic\African-American  Search this

Dress\accessory\tattoo  Search this

Ethnic\Dahomean  Search this

Dress\ethnic\Dahomean dress  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist

Copyright:

© The Irving Penn Foundation, courtesy Vogue

Object number:

1988.83.54

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection

Department:

Graphic Arts

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7eab2542d-dddb-46ad-846a-0eddc48889d4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_1988.83.54

Medium:

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions:

Height x Width: 1 3/16 x 2 1/16 in. (3 x 5.2 cm)

Type:

Postage Stamps

Place:

Dahomey (republic)

Date:

1960

Topic:

International Stamps & Mail  Search this

Object number:

2011.2005.654

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National Postal Museum Collection

On View:

Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum

Data Source:

National Postal Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8d85fb9f1-74fb-41e4-ba17-2e24d7b59b00

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npm_2011.2005.654

Medium:

paper; ink; adhesive

Dimensions:

Height x Width: 1 x 1 9/16 in. (2.6 x 4 cm)

Type:

Postage Stamps

Place:

Dahomey (French colony; French West Africa)

Date:

1939

Topic:

International Stamps & Mail  Search this

Object number:

2011.2005.656

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National Postal Museum Collection

On View:

Currently on exhibit at the National Postal Museum

Data Source:

National Postal Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8b6d7f3c5-256d-45df-9348-04664358a6ab

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npm_2011.2005.656

Physical Description:

metal, silver (overall material)

Object Name:

Medal

Associated place:

France

Associated date:

1892

ID Number:

NU.185875 [dup210]

Catalog number:

185875

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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-0c62-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_963237

Quilter:

Powers, Harriet  Search this

Physical Description:

fabric, cotton (overall material)

thread, cotton (overall material)

filling, cotton (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 75 in x 89 in; 191 cm x 227 cm

Object Name:

quilt

Object Type:

Bible quilts

quilts

Date made:

1885-1886

Subject:

Quilting  Search this

African American  Search this

Bible  Search this

Holy Family  Search this

Adam and Eve  Search this

Satan  Search this

Jesus Christ  Search this

Crucifixion  Search this

Last Supper  Search this

Related Publication:

Nation of Nations, A

National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition

Related Web Publication:

http://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures

Credit Line:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H M. Heckman

ID Number:

TE.T14713

Catalog number:

T14713

Accession number:

283472

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Cultural and Community Life: Textiles

Religion

National Treasures exhibit

Quilts

Textiles

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-c929-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_556462

Physical Description:

metal, brass (overall material)

cast/lost wax method, decorate (overall production method/technique)

brown (overall color)

Measurements:

overall: 3.34 cm x 9.68 cm; 1 5/16 in x 3 13/16 in

Object Name:

Figure

alternative currency

Other Terms:

Figure; Africa; Dahomey

Place made:

Dahomey

Date made:

n.d.

Credit Line:

Benjamin Stack, Harvey G. Stack, and Norman Stack

ID Number:

NU.77.38.029

Catalog number:

77.38.029

Accession number:

1977.1211

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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-26f8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_910803