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Jackalopes, Cowboys and Coalmines: A Photographic Survey of Energy Development in Wyoming

Artist:
Penny Diane Wolin, born Cheyenne, WY 1953  Search this
Medium:
gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
image: 9 3/8 × 12 1/2 in. (23.9 × 31.7 cm)
Type:
Photography-Photoprint
Date:
1979
Topic:
Animal\fish  Search this
Figure male\knee length  Search this
Landscape\Wyoming  Search this
Architecture Exterior\commercial  Search this
Object\other\fossil  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts
Object number:
1983.63.1728
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/vk778f8d23d-52af-4525-bf34-18d1d26f8c1b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1983.63.1728

Chinese Abroad

Artist:
Don Weller, born 1937  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor and ink on board
Dimensions:
41.9cm x 32.4cm (16 1/2" x 12 3/4"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1977
Topic:
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Architecture\Arch  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Fish  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.78.TC133
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Don Weller
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e2748c5d-1582-44ab-98d0-f7790845ef65
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.TC133

Alaska

Artist:
Stanislaw Zagorski, born 1933  Search this
John Channel, active c. 1970  Search this
Medium:
Opaque matte paint, ink, crayon and cut paper on paperboard
Dimensions:
Board: 38.7 × 27.8cm (15 1/4 × 10 15/16")
Type:
Drawing
Date:
1970
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Water  Search this
Exterior\Landscape  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Costume\Outerwear\Coat\Fur  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Fish  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bear  Search this
Nature & Environment\Mountain  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Moose  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree\Forest  Search this
Equipment\Industrial\Oil derrick  Search this
Vehicle\Airplane\Floatplane  Search this
Nature & Environment\Volcano  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.78.TC4
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d3c2b9e7-80f9-46e6-8a95-3b044b0e4d78
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.78.TC4

The Poisoning of America

Artist:
James Marsh, born 1946  Search this
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas board
Dimensions:
50.5cm x 40.3cm (19 7/8" x 15 7/8"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1980
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Water  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Fish  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.82.TC40
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© James Marsh
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4abb7b108-a7d1-4533-85b7-bbc6122a648d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.82.TC40

Toxic Wastes

Artist:
James Marsh, born 1946  Search this
Medium:
Acrylic on board
Dimensions:
50.6cm x 40.5cm (19 15/16" x 15 15/16"), Image
Type:
Painting
Date:
1985
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Water  Search this
Nature & Environment\Clouds  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Architecture\Building  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Bird  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Fish  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.88.TC183
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© James Marsh
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d65617b0-aa40-4f42-b7c7-3b8943b6fc75
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.88.TC183

Our Filthy Seas

Artist:
Don Ivan Punchatz, 8 Sep 1936 - 22 Oct 2009  Search this
Medium:
Acrylic on board
Dimensions:
36cm x 28.4cm (14 3/16" x 11 3/16"), Image
Type:
Painting
Date:
1985
Topic:
Exterior\Waterscape\Seascape  Search this
Vehicle\Boat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Fish  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Object number:
NPG.90.TC50
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48144999e-6aaf-4f1f-b749-06874fe8ceb5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.90.TC50

Playbill for The Piano Lesson

Published by:
Playbill, American, founded 1884  Search this
Subject of:
Charles S. Dutton, American, born 1951  Search this
Rocky Carroll, American, born 1963  Search this
Apryl R. Foster, American  Search this
Carl Gordon, American, 1932 - 2010  Search this
Lisa Gay Hamilton, American, born 1964  Search this
Tommy Hollis, American, 1954 - 2001  Search this
S. Epatha Merkerson, American  Search this
Lou Myers, American, born 1945  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 8 3/8 x 5 5/8 in. (21.3 x 14.3 cm)
Type:
theater programs
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1990
Topic:
African American  Search this
Broadway Theatre  Search this
Drama (Theatre)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
Object number:
2011.45.77
Restrictions & Rights:
Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5617dcbe3-2c46-45f9-8bf0-52d0ca62ee99
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.45.77
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Shells, Sand Dollars, and Starfish in Tin Box ("Star Fish")

Collection Artist:
Cornell, Joseph  Search this
Container:
Box OBJ
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Series Restrictions:
This series is still undergoing processing. Contact collection repository for more information about materials not yet described here.
Collection Rights:
Unpublished materials are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Collection Citation:
Joseph Cornell Study Center collection, 1750-1980, bulk 1930-1972. Joseph Cornell Study Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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Joseph Cornell Study Center Collection
Joseph Cornell Study Center Collection / Series 9: Artifacts and Ephemera
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Research and Scholars Center
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ih7a41e582f-513c-4367-8717-cec2ee3f47c2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-saam-jcsc-1-ref4342

View of Wharves and Fish Market, New Bedford

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 7 in; 8.89 cm x 17.78 cm
Object Name:
stereograph
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, New Bedford
Date made:
1850s-1880s
Subject:
Fish  Search this
Sailing Ships  Search this
ID Number:
2012.3033.0307
Nonaccession number:
2012.3033
Catalog number:
2012.3033.0307
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Work and Industry: Photographic History
Food
Photography
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-70be-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1852533
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Robert D. Via, unidentified others, Florida scenes, fishing (Florida)

Collection Collector:
Robinson, Franklin A., Jr., 1959- (actor)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Quinn, Terry (photographer)  Search this
Container:
Box 71
Type:
Archival materials
Slides
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
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
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Robinson and Via Family Papers
Robinson and Via Family Papers / Series 6: Photographs, Photographic Slides, and Photographic Negatives / 6.3: Photographic Slides
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8d84d4921-0969-4d55-afbf-9d9910b49c06
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0475-ref1579

Diary

Collection Collector:
Robinson, Franklin A., Jr., 1959- (actor)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Quinn, Terry (photographer)  Search this
Container:
Box 10, Folder 4
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1944
Collection Restrictions:
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
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Robinson and Via Family Papers
Robinson and Via Family Papers / Series 2: Robinson Family / 2.6: Robinson, Franklin A. / 2.6.1: Correspondence, diaries, personal ephemera
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8d451e306-0493-47c5-8e54-5b55390f8ba2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0475-ref166
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Diary

Collection Collector:
Robinson, Franklin A., Jr., 1959- (actor)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Quinn, Terry (photographer)  Search this
Container:
Box 39, Folder 11
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1950
Collection Restrictions:
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
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Robinson and Via Family Papers
Robinson and Via Family Papers / Series 2: Robinson Family / 2.6: Robinson, Franklin A. / 2.6.1: Correspondence, diaries, personal ephemera
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8c69fd212-5fa6-426e-8f82-ac71a4266346
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0475-ref167
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Correspondence and envelopes of Philip St. George

Collector:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this
Series Collector:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this
Series Donor:
Becker, John M.  Search this
Gay Officers Action League. GOAL  Search this
Heritage of Pride (HOP)  Search this
Rohrbaugh, Richard  Search this
Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA)  Search this
Series Creator:
Hirsch, Leonard  Search this
Guest, Barbara  Search this
Barna, Joseph T.  Search this
Guest, Michael E.  Search this
Cruse, Howard, 1944-2019  Search this
Extent:
176 Items
Type:
Archival materials
Letters
Date:
1945 to 1953
Scope and Contents:
These letters are clues to a secret life. This is a series of letters and addressed envelopes sent to Philip St. George (?-1997) of New York City who, from all indications, identified as being a closeted gay man. George's correspondents, who may have also have been gay or bisexual, tell of their experiences in the armed forces after World War II and their life after the war, 1945-1953.
Arrangement:
In Box 84, Folders 1 - 10.
Local Numbers:
AC1146-0000117-01 to AC1146-0000273 (AC Scan)
Restrictions:
Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.
Series 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:
LGBT  Search this
Homosexuality  Search this
Genre/Form:
Letters
Series Citation:
Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection
Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection / Series 13: St. George, Philip / 13.1: Correspondence and envelopes
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep859ce5d95-b8bb-4f26-8d04-1541e00c1ac2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1146-ref2773
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Granatelli Home Movie, Colorado

Collection Creator:
Granatelli, Andy, 1923-2013  Search this
Grancor Automotive Specialists  Search this
Hurricane Hot Rod Association  Search this
Studebaker Corporation  Search this
Collection Donor:
Granatelli, Vincent  Search this
Extent:
1 Film reel (color, silent, original reversal, 16mm, 300 feet, total running time: 8 minutes, 30 seconds)
Type:
Archival materials
Film reels
Date:
1968
Scope and Contents:
Shot list:

1. Pike's Peak Hill Climb race atmosphere including candid footage of Paula Murphy and Dolly Granatelli in conversation, Judy Jones, and Parnelli Jones, child (probably Vinny Granatelli) taking a photograph of the camera person, aerial view of road, mountains

2. Cars racing at Pike's Peak, including Bobby Unser, Al Unser, Ted Foltz, and Mario Andretti

3. Granatelli family site-seeing in and around Pike's Peak, Colorado

4. Granatelli family skeet shooting

5. Old Homestead House Museum, Cripple Creek, Colorado (with Paula Murphy)

6. Fishing - Parnelli Jones, Andy Granatelli and family, Judy Jones

Number on original housing: AGM 4.1270
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Viewing film and audio portion of collection requires special appointment. See repository for details.
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:
Andy Granatelli Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Andy Granatelli Collection
Andy Granatelli Collection / Series 9: Audiovisual Materials / Moving Image / 3: Production elements and unedited footage / Home movies
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep871315d15-1eb5-43f9-92f4-f4e1c679312b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1403-ref702

Mallet

Collector:
Mr. Eugene H. Boudreau  Search this
Donor Name:
Mr. Eugene H. Boudreau  Search this
Culture:
Tarahumara (Rarámuri, Ralámuli)  Search this
Object Type:
Mallet
Place:
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico, North America
Accession Date:
1 Oct 1997
Collection Date:
Mid-1970s To Early 1980s
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
416144
USNM Number:
E429313-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e6ec0f71-802b-4112-801c-0f91893f5f22
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8461183

Cordage, Rawhide

Collector:
Mr. Eugene H. Boudreau  Search this
Donor Name:
Mr. Eugene H. Boudreau  Search this
Culture:
Tarahumara (Rarámuri, Ralámuli)  Search this
Object Type:
Line
Place:
Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico, North America
Accession Date:
1 Oct 1997
Collection Date:
Early-Mid 1980s
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
416144
USNM Number:
E429863-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3c5c2550f-c0bd-411b-a3fb-aef3b4042d36
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8461746

Masons of Djenné --Changing Times

Creator:
National Museum of Natural History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2013-08-23T15:30:46.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Natural History  Search this
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smithsonianNMNH
Data Source:
National Museum of Natural History
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianNMNH
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_1UTGfYN9BWY

Anemone Feeding Time

Creator:
National Museum of Natural History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2014-11-21T15:45:54.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Natural History  Search this
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smithsonianNMNH
Data Source:
National Museum of Natural History
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianNMNH
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_IA_Hw5zAhM8

Skin & Bones - Meet the Scientist: Dave Johnson

Creator:
National Museum of Natural History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2015-01-12T18:14:55.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Natural History  Search this
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smithsonianNMNH
Data Source:
National Museum of Natural History
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianNMNH
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_VU7TujfE0oE

Cephalopod video: Vitreledonella richardi

Creator:
National Museum of Natural History  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2012-11-08T20:53:17.000Z
YouTube Category:
Science & Technology  Search this
Topic:
Natural History  Search this
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smithsonianNMNH
Data Source:
National Museum of Natural History
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianNMNH
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_XHHwPqPPapc

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