This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
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Collection Citation:
Jaime Davidovich papers, 1949-2014. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing and digitization of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. Additional funding for the digitization of the papers was provided by the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation.
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
Arthur Raymond Brooks Collection, NASM.1989.0104, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Biographical material includes a variety of official documentation for Spohn and his parents. Documents concerning Spohn's parents include their marriage license. Documents concerning Spohn include his baptismal certificate, passport, the contents of two wallets, membership and identity cards, biographical sketches, two wills, and Spohn's death certificate. There is also a typescript biography of Spohn, "Life of a Painter," by David R. Beasley.
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Use of unfilmed material requires an appointment.
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Collection Citation:
Clay Spohn Papers, circa 1862-1985, bulk 1890-1985. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
The collection is open for research. Use of unfilmed material requires an appointment.
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Collection Citation:
Clay Spohn Papers, circa 1862-1985, bulk 1890-1985. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
The collection is open for research. Use of unfilmed material requires an appointment.
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Collection Citation:
Clay Spohn Papers, circa 1862-1985, bulk 1890-1985. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Biographical material consists of a National Academy of Design student identity card, a New York military census card, and a biographical manuscript written by Wiesenberg's wife, Raizel.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment.
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Collection Citation:
Louis Wiesenberg papers, 1913-1981. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Collection Citation:
Louis Wiesenberg papers, 1913-1981. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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Collection Citation:
Alan R. Solomon papers, 1907-1970, bulk 1944-1970. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the processing and digitization of the Alan R. Solomon papers is provided by the Lichtenstein Foundation.
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Collection Citation:
Walter Tandy Murch papers, 1880-1970. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Material found here includes 25 of Clifford's identity cards and a scrapbook of Kate's genealogical research material, including notes, letters, clippings, and photographs.
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Patrons must use microfilm copy.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Berryman family papers, 1829-1984, bulk 1882-1961. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
The collection is open for research. Patrons must use microfilm copy.
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Collection Citation:
Berryman family papers, 1829-1984, bulk 1882-1961. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kenneth Victor Young in memory of Thomas McCord, Louisville, Kentucky
United States. Army Air Service. American Expeditionary Forces. Balloon Section Search this
Extent:
0.13 Cubic feet (1 flat box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Diaries
Newspaper clippings
Correspondence
Date:
1918-1919, 1961-1970
Summary:
Walter J. Kropf served as a Balloon Pilot (Observer) with the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I and later served for 25 years as a civilian employee of the US Air Force including work in contract management and purchasing. This collection consists of Kropf's diary kept during his military service in 1918, some of his military records, a news clipping from 1961 regarding Kropf meeting Joe Kittinger, and a letter to Kropf from 1970 from the National American Balloon Corps Veterans Association.
Scope and Contents:
This collection consists of Walter J. Kropf's diary kept during his time in service in 1918. The diary, which measures approximately 3.5 by 6 inches and has a brown leather cover, includes entries for each day of the year as well as a section of names and addresses in the back. The collection also contains Kropf's American Expeditionary Forces Officers' Identity Card which includes a photograph of Kropf in uniform and some additional biographical information including a copy of Kropf's military record and discharge certificate, a news clipping from 1961 regarding Kropf meeting Joe Kittinger, and a letter to Kropf from 1970 from the National American Balloon Corps Veterans Association.
Arrangement:
Collection is arranged by type of material.
Biographical / Historical:
Walter J. Kropf served as a Balloon Pilot (Observer) with the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during World War I. Kropf received training at the Army Balloon School at Fort Omaha, Nebraska and later at Camp John Wise, Texas. Kropf served overseas in France where he participated in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and the battles of the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Kropf was honorably discharged in 1919 at the rank of second lieutenant. Kropf later served for 25 years as a civilian employee of the US Air Force including work in contract management and purchasing.
Provenance:
John Kropf, Gift, 2022, NASM.2022.0034
Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Rights:
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Main Image: One hand passing on Identity Card over to another hand
Local numbers:
Princeton Poster# 6938
General:
Issued by: National Registration Office
Artist(s): Anon
Series:
51-2004
Printing Info:
Printer: (Britain) H.M.S.O., St. Michael's Press Ltd., London
Property of Princeton [...] Received Jun 3 1942
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Copyright status of items varies. 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.
Princeton University Posters Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Sponsor:
Digitization of the Princeton University Poster Collection was a collaboration of Google Arts and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution's Digitization Program Office. Catalog records were transcribed by digital volunteers through the Smithsonian Institution Transcription Center.
