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Thornton Oakley papers

Creator:
Oakley, Thornton, 1881-1953  Search this
Names:
Artists' War Relief Committee of Philadelphia  Search this
Century Association (New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Council of Art Organizations of Philadelphia  Search this
Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts, inc.  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Philadelphia Art Alliance  Search this
Philadelphia Water Color Club  Search this
Arms, John Taylor, 1887-1953  Search this
Beaux, Cecilia, 1855-1942  Search this
Brinton, Christian, 1870-1942  Search this
Este, Florence, 1860-1926  Search this
Hamilton, John McLure, 1853-1936  Search this
Harkrider, John, 1900-  Search this
Mechlin, Leila, 1874-1949  Search this
Morrow, George, 1869-1955  Search this
Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926  Search this
Robinson, Alexander, 1867-1952  Search this
Extent:
3 Linear feet ((on 4 microfilm reels))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1906-1953
Scope and Contents:
Correspondence, artist files and subject files relate to Oakley's activities as an artist and illustrator, and his involvement with numerous art organizations, including the Philadelphia Art Alliance, the Philadelphia Water Color Club, the Artists' War Relief Committee of Philadelphia, and the Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts. Artist files on Cecilia Beaux, Florence Este, John Taylor Arms, John McLure Hamilton, Christian Brinton, George Morrow, Leila Mechlin, John Harkrider, Alexander Robinson, and Joseph Pennell, among others, primarily contain letters. Some also include photographs and printed matter. Four inches of letters from Beaux discuss working habits, portrait commissions, life in Paris, and personal matters. Letters from Este discuss life in France during the war, French artists, exhibitions at the Philadelphia Water Color Club, and Cecilia Beaux. Other material relates to Oakley's mural for the Franklin Institute.
Arrangement:
I.Finding aid. II.Cecilia Beaux correspondence, 1907-1942. III.Research materials for Oakley's biography of Beaux. IV.Florence Este correspondence, 1914-1925. V.Subject files, 1918-1952. VI.Artist files, 1906-1953.
Biographical / Historical:
Watercolorist and illustrator; Philadephia, Pa.
Provenance:
Microfilmed in 1990 as part of AAA's Philadelphia Arts Documentation Project. The papers were donated to the Brandywine River Museum by Oakley's daughter, Lansdale Oakley Humphreys. Unfilmed portions of the papers relate to publications, the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, the National Geographic Society, French and Scandinavian organizations, and war relief efforts, among other topics.
Restrictions:
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Occupation:
Painters -- United States  Search this
Illustrators -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia  Search this
Watercolorists -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia  Search this
Topic:
Expatriate painters -- France  Search this
Function:
Arts organizations -- Pennsylvania
Identifier:
AAA.oaklthor
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9cd8e26ae-52b3-4b24-bbec-dfb2d109a779
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-oaklthor

Military aircraft and their use in warfare; an address by Major General Mason M. Patrick, on the occasion of the centenary celebration of the founding of the Franklin Institute and the inauguration exercises of the Bartol Research Foundation, September 17, 18, 19, 1924

Author:
Patrick, Mason M (Mason Mathews) 1863-1942  Search this
Subject:
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Physical description:
15 pages ; 25 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1924
[1924?]
Topic:
Aeronautics, Military  Search this
Call number:
UG630 .PX
UG630.P3X
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_246052

Thornton Oakley papers, 1906-1953

Creator:
Oakley, Thornton, 1881-1953  Search this
Subject:
Morrow, George  Search this
Pennell, Joseph  Search this
Robinson, Alexander  Search this
Arms, John Taylor  Search this
Beaux, Cecilia  Search this
Brinton, Christian  Search this
Este, Florence  Search this
Hamilton, John McLure  Search this
Harkrider, John  Search this
Mechlin, Leila  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Philadelphia Art Alliance  Search this
Artists' War Relief Committee of Philadelphia  Search this
Century Association (New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Council of Art Organizations of Philadelphia  Search this
Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts, inc.  Search this
Philadelphia Water Color Club  Search this
Citation:
Thornton Oakley papers, 1906-1953. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Expatriate painters -- France  Search this
Theme:
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)10279
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)213434
AAA_collcode_oaklthor
Theme:
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_213434

Wind Tunnel Airfoil, 1901

Owner:
The Franklin Institute  Search this
Materials:
Steel
Dimensions:
3-D (37g): 18.1 × 4 × 2cm (7 1/8 × 1 9/16 × 13/16 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Test
Credit Line:
On loan from The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Inventory Number:
I20031225002
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv910ed72b3-cbe0-4ae8-9b64-00850bf31338
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_I20031225002
Online Media:

Wind Tunnel Airfoil, 1901

Owner:
The Franklin Institute  Search this
Materials:
Steel
Dimensions:
3-D (15g): 6.4 × 6 × 1cm (2 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Test
Credit Line:
On loan from The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Inventory Number:
I20031225003
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv934bc8929-2789-4c83-bdfc-a0ff93126c47
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_I20031225003
Online Media:

Wind Tunnel Airfoil, 1901

Owner:
The Franklin Institute  Search this
Materials:
Steel
Dimensions:
3-D (23g): 12.3 × 3.1 × 1.2cm (4 13/16 × 1 1/4 × 1/2 in.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Test
Credit Line:
On loan from The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Inventory Number:
I20031225004
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition:
Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98f24c7f1-79b2-4bbf-8d1a-4d31425b21b1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_I20031225004
Online Media:

[Trade catalogs from Franklin Institute Laboratories for Research and Development]

Company Name:
Franklin Institute Laboratories for Research and Development  Search this
Related companies:
The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, PA)  Search this
Notes content:
Bulletins, 1953 and 1954. Technical papers: "Control mechanisms for hydraulic piston pumps"; "Method for determining the viscoelastic properties of dilute polymer solutions at audio-frequencies"; "Low temperature reduction of iron oxides" ; "Short History of The Franklin Institute" ; "First Hundred Years of Research at The Franklin Institute" ; "Laboratory Report" bulletin, vol. 5 no. 2/3 (December 1956-March 1957)
Includes:
Trade catalog and histories
Physical description:
9 pieces; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Chemicals and chemical products  Search this
Laboratories and laboratory supplies and equipment  Search this
Plastics and rubber  Search this
Pumping machinery and air compressors  Search this
Scientific and optical instruments  Search this
Topic:
"Laboratories -- Furniture, equipment, etc."  Search this
Air-compressors  Search this
Chemicals  Search this
Optical instruments  Search this
Plastics industry and trade  Search this
Pumping machinery industry  Search this
Rubber industry and trade  Search this
Scientific apparatus and instruments  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_15721
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_15721

Frank P. Brown

Subject:
Brown, Frank P  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Topic:
Inventions  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2007-0413]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_367634

Paul H. Goodell

Creator:
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Subject:
Goodell, Paul H  Search this
C. M. Hall Lamp Company  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Physical description:
Gelatin silver prints
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Topic:
Electrical engineering  Search this
Electric lamp industry  Search this
Infrared lamps  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-1971]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_384249

George S. Hoell (b. 1878)

Creator:
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Subject:
Hoell, George S. 1878-  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Physical description:
Gelatin silver prints
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Topic:
Mechanical engineering  Search this
Civil engineering  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-3266]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_393254

Games Slayter (1896-1964), Fiberglass Inventor, Receives Franklin Institute Medal

Creator:
Bureau of Industrial Service  Search this
Subject:
Allen, Henry Butler 1887-1962  Search this
Slayter, Games 1896-1964  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation  Search this
Physical description:
Gelatin silver prints; 9.35 x 7.62
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1940
May 21, 1940
Topic:
Glass fibers  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-3440]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_397783

Members of the Advisory Committee of scientists directing arrangements for the National Geographic Society - U.S. Army Air Force Stratosphere Flight

Subject:
Brombacher, W. G (William George) 1891-  Search this
Weaver, E. R  Search this
Mohler, F. L (Fred Loomis) 1893-  Search this
Hutchison, George W  Search this
Patton, R. S (Raymond Stanton) 1882-1937  Search this
Richtmyer, F. K (Floyd Karker) 1881-1939  Search this
Swann, W. F. G (William Francis Gray) 1884-1962  Search this
Coville, Frederick V (Frederick Vernon) 1867-1937  Search this
Kepner, William E. 1893-1982  Search this
Briggs, Lyman J (Lyman James) 1874-1963  Search this
Stevens, A. W (Albert William) 1886-1949  Search this
Grosvenor, Gilbert Hovey 1875-1966  Search this
Marvin, Charles F (Charles Frederick) 1858-1943  Search this
National Geographic Society (U.S.)  Search this
United States Army Air Corps  Search this
United States National Bureau of Standards  Search this
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey  Search this
Cornell University  Search this
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)  Search this
National Research Council (U.S.)  Search this
Bartol Research Foundation  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
United States Department of Agriculture  Search this
United States Weather Bureau  Search this
Physical description:
Photographic prints
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1934
Topic:
Ballooning  Search this
Aeronautics  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-4758]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_397817

Donald William Kerst (1911-1993)

Subject:
Kerst, Donald William 1911-1993  Search this
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Physical description:
Gelatin silver prints
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Topic:
Physics  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-4775]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_397826

Detlev Wulf Bronk (1897-1975)

Creator:
Barton, J. J  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Subject:
Bronk, Detlev W (Detlev Wulf) 1897-1975  Search this
Rockefeller University  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)  Search this
Johns Hopkins University  Search this
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Topic:
Biophysics  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2007-0398]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_290434

Frank Sprague Chaplin (1910-1996)

Creator:
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Subject:
Chaplin, Frank Sprague 1910-1996  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) Laboratories for Research and Development  Search this
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Topic:
Mechanical engineering  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0204]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_290716

(left to right): Martin M. Decker and Israel Monroe Levitt (1908-2004)

Subject:
Decker, Martin M  Search this
Levitt, I. M (Israel Monroe) 1908-2004  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
C. 1962
Topic:
Astronautics  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0946]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_296710

Bowen Causey Dees (1917-2009)

Subject:
Dees, Bowen C (Bowen Causey) 1917-  Search this
National Science Foundation (U.S.)  Search this
University of Arizona  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
4-26-1964
Topic:
Physics  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-0951]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
Copyright Not Evaluated
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_296715

The chemical principles of the metallic arts : with an account of the principal diseases incident to the different artificers : the means of prevention and cure : and a concise introduction to the study of chemistry / by W. Richardson ..

Author:
Richardson, W (William) surgeon  Search this
Former owner:
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) Library DSI  Search this
Physical description:
vi, [5], xx-cii, [2], 201, [7] p., [3] folded leaves of plates ; 22 cm. (8vo)
Type:
Books
Date:
1790
Topic:
Metallurgy--Health aspects  Search this
Metals--Therapeutic use--Early works to 1800  Search this
Metal-workers--Early works to 1800  Search this
Call number:
TN664 .R44 1790
TN664.R44 1790
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_395465

An experimental enquiry into the chemical properties and medicinal qualities of the principal mineral waters of Ballston and Saratoga, in the state of New-York : with directions for the use of those waters in the various diseases to which they are applicable, and observations on diet and regimen : to which is added an appendix, containing a chemical analysis of the Lebanon Spring in the state of N...

Author:
Meade, William  Search this
Former owner:
Seybert, Henry DSI  Search this
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) Library DSI  Search this
Subject:
Meade, William  Search this
Physical description:
XV, [1], 195, [1] p., [2] leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
New York (State)
Saratoga Springs (N.Y.)
Ballston (N.Y.)
Lebanon (N.Y.)
Date:
1817
Topic:
Mineral waters--Therapeutic use  Search this
Call number:
RA807.N7B2X 1817
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_394124

A practical essay on chemical re-agents or tests : illustrated by a series of experiments / by Frederick Accum ..

Author:
Accum, Friedrich Christian 1769-1838  Search this
Former owner:
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) Library DSI  Search this
Physical description:
xli, [1], 263, [1], 59, [1] p. : ill. ; 18 cm
Type:
Catalogs
Date:
1816
Topic:
Chemical tests and reagents  Search this
Chemical apparatus  Search this
Call number:
QD77 .A17 1816
QD77.A17 1816
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_389468

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