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Frederick Papsdorf papers

Creator:
Papsdorf, Frederick, 1887-1978  Search this
Names:
Perls, Klaus  Search this
Extent:
0.6 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1900-1975
Summary:
The papers of Frederick Papsdorf measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1900 to 1975. The papers document the career of painter Frederick Papsdorf through a biographical sketch, correspondence with Klas Perls, Papsdorf's dealer at Perls Galleries, radio broadcast excerpts, a clippings scrapbook, exhibition announcements and catalogs, some sketches and sketchbooks, and photographs of Papsdorf and of some of his artwork. Also included are letters from the American Red Cross concerning Papsdorf's activities as an instructor for their Arts & Skills Corps during the mid-1940's.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of Frederick Papsdorf measure 0.6 linear feet and date from 1900 to 1975. The papers document the career of painter Frederick Papsdorf through a biographical sketch, correspondence with Klas Perls, Papsdorf's dealer at Perls Galleries, radio broadcast excerpts, a clippings scrapbook, exhibition announcements and catalogs, some sketches and sketchbooks, and photographs of Papsdorf and of some of his artwork. Also included are letters from the American Red Cross concerning Papsdorf's activities as an instructor for their Arts & Skills Corps during the mid-1940's.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into one series.

Series 1: Frederick Papsdorf papers, 1900-1975 (0.6 linear feet; Boxes 1-2)
Biographical / Historical:
Frederick Papsdorf (1887-1978) was a painter who lived and worked in the Detroit, Michigan area.
Provenance:
Material on reel 981 donated 1973 by Frederick Papsdorf; material on reel 3813 donated 1984 by Syracuse University.
Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Occupation:
Painters -- Michigan -- Detroit  Search this
Topic:
Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- United States  Search this
Citation:
Frederick Papsdorf papers, 1900-1975. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.papsfred
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Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9ab8c2897-6bf6-46f2-9c73-36d2e12c284e
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-papsfred

Insignia, 12th Air Force, United States Army Air Forces

Materials:
Gold and Silver Wire
Felt
Threads
Dimensions:
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 7.9 x 7.9cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Type:
AWARDS-Insignia
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Donated by Alex Massin
Inventory Number:
A19630401000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv919c555d7-7fd5-4240-a097-fa72eb69ce90
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19630401000
Online Media:

Switch, Radio Altimeter, Altitude Limit, SA-1/ARN-1

Materials:
Aluminum
Plastic
Glass
Paint
Copper Alloy
Steel
Dimensions:
3-D: 8.3 x 14.6 x 8.3cm (3 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Radar/Electronic Warfare
Country of Origin:
United States
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Inventory Number:
A19660137000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv971a79944-572c-47f1-80b0-42adef891e8c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19660137000
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Artificial Horizon, Sperry, Possible Doolittle Guggenheim Artifact

Manufacturer:
The Sperry Gyroscope Co.  Search this
Materials:
Cast aluminum, aluminum, nickel-plated brass, glass, brass, wrinkle paint, paint
Dimensions:
3-D: 16.2 × 11.3 × 11.3cm (6 3/8 × 4 7/16 × 4 7/16 in.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Flight Management
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Date:
1929
Inventory Number:
A19711850000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fe2eb3d4-08ad-4594-a49a-4c46b3642ed3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19711850000
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Model, Flying, Helicopter, Radio Control, David Gray

Model Maker:
David Gray  Search this
Materials:
Wood
Plastic
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Ferrous Alloy
Rubber
Thread
Lead (Possibly)
Paint
Dimensions:
3-D: 119.4 × 39.4 × 45.7cm (3 ft. 11 in. × 1 ft. 3 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 6 in.)
3-D: 61 × 6.3 × 1.9cm (2 ft. × 2 1/2 in. × 3/4 in.)
3-D: 25.4 × 2.9 × 1.3cm (10 × 1 1/8 × 1/2 in.)
Type:
MODELS-Rotary Wing
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Model built by and gift of David Gray.
Inventory Number:
A19790678000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e21f88a2-6d47-4850-8041-6569ad74ff1d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19790678000

Radio Compass, Navy, DU-1, Bendix

Manufacturer:
Bendix Radio Corporation  Search this
Materials:
aluminum, non-ferrous metal, paint, ceramic, paint
Dimensions:
3-D: 16.5 x 15.9 x 42.5cm (6 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 16 3/4 in.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Electronic/Satellite Navigation
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Date:
1941
Inventory Number:
A19850403000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ca38cc4c-528e-4ee2-a1c9-1a93ce8db568
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19850403000
Online Media:

Mascot, Douglas World Cruiser, "Maggie"

Materials:
Overall: Cotton
Dimensions:
3-D: 17.8 × 10.2 × 41cm, 0.3kg (7 in. × 4 in. × 1 ft. 4 1/8 in., 0.6lb.)
Type:
MEMORABILIA-Events
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Date:
1924
Credit Line:
Donated by the Aerospace Education Foundation
Inventory Number:
A19880404000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98f3bee92-4c52-4578-b846-0174c1080208
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19880404000

Pin, Lapel, Cub Flyer

Materials:
Overall: Enameled Brass
Dimensions:
3-D: 3.2 × 0.5 × 1.3cm (1 1/4 × 3/16 × 1/2 in.)
Type:
AWARDS-Insignia
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Inventory Number:
A19951450000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv907cc9da9-d68b-443b-9b4c-fdf91c67ea92
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19951450000
Online Media:

Pin, Lapel, Piper Cub

Materials:
Overall: Brass
Dimensions:
3-D (Each): 1.7 × 0.5 × 0.5cm (11/16 × 3/16 × 3/16 in.)
Type:
AWARDS-Insignia
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Inventory Number:
A19951496000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv960806153-9c88-4b58-a427-311ac4e3106a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19951496000
Online Media:

Stocking Boots, Lockheed Sirius "Tingmissartoq", Lindbergh

Materials:
wool
Dimensions:
3-D (Each boot on display form): 26.7 × 10.8 × 43.2cm (10 1/2 in. × 4 1/4 in. × 1 ft. 5 in.)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear
Date:
1931-1933
Credit Line:
Transferred from the USAF Museum
Inventory Number:
A20030079006
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94f5e74eb-996e-42ae-af52-7b1c13206e44
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20030079006

Model Kit, Static, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, Consolidated

Manufacturer:
Consolidated Model Engineering Company  Search this
Materials:
Balsa wood, non-magnetic white metal alloy, glass, cork, steel, paint
Dimensions:
3-D: 50.8 x 13.3 x 5.1cm (20 x 5 1/4 x 2 in.)
Type:
MODELS-Aircraft
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Date:
ca. 1942
Inventory Number:
A20050284000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv951f03395-5e46-4627-b89e-372383b4f02f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20050284000

Helwan HA-200 Cairo

Manufacturer:
Helwan  Search this
Hispano Aviation Co.  Search this
Materials:
Conventional light alloy semi-monocoque structure
Dimensions:
Overall: 9ft 4in., 3188lb. (2.845m, 1446.1kg)
Other: 9ft 4in. x 29ft 1in. x 34ft 2in. (2.845m x 8.864m x 10.414m)
Type:
CRAFT-Aircraft
Country of Origin:
Eygpt
Credit Line:
Donated by the Egyptian Air Force.
Inventory Number:
D19840417000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98fa8139f-a897-4bdc-9117-02887dbad207
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_D19840417000

Book, Black Wings

Materials:
paper, cardboard, ink
Dimensions:
3-D (Closed Book): 16.2 x 3.2 x 23.5cm (6 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.)
Type:
LITERATURE AND RESEARCH-Books (under Library)
Date:
1934
Credit Line:
Lent by Charles N. Smallwood
Inventory Number:
I19900236001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv99accb19c-6f0c-418b-900f-1c003881cfb1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_I19900236001
Online Media:

Westinghouse Desk Fan

Materials:
steel, bakelite, plastic, wiring, paint, cork
Dimensions:
3-D: 30.5 x 25.4 x 37.5cm, 2.9kg (12 x 10 x 14 3/4 in., 6 3/8lb.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Credit Line:
Lent by Jeremy R. Kinney
Inventory Number:
I20091323001
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93ef28de8-3ee1-4f8e-bead-5278a31bc953
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_I20091323001
Online Media:

Kodak Bullet Camera

Materials:
glass, steel, aluminum, bakelite, acrylic
Dimensions:
Overall: 15.2 × 10.2cm, 0.2kg (6 × 4 in., 3/8lb.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Photographic
Credit Line:
Lent by Jeremy R. Kinney
Inventory Number:
I20091323002
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bcc4f87e-dfdc-411d-b056-cfadfc47c8ac
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_I20091323002
Online Media:

Marine Urbanization

Creator:
Smithsonian TMON  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2016-09-02T17:44:13.000Z
YouTube Category:
Science & Technology  Search this
Topic:
Natural History;Marine biology  Search this
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MarineGeo
Data Source:
Smithsonian TMON
YouTube Channel:
MarineGeo
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_zkns8GrFf04

Tour: NASA's Chandra Finds Galaxy Cluster Collision on a "WHIM"

Creator:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2022-10-13T14:00:26.000Z
YouTube Category:
Science & Technology  Search this
Topic:
Astronomy  Search this
See more by:
cxcpub
Data Source:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
YouTube Channel:
cxcpub
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_XIGYkfhR4sg

Reagan and Gorbachev’s Relationship Warmed Cold War Tensions

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
Conversations and talks
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2017-04-03T15:02:08.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_Ei2YPdryO-8

Thinking of a Career in Middle School

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2021-05-06T17:52:59.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_xT5YmHO-cZc

Blum Helman and Joseph Helman Gallery Records, circa 1969-2003

Creator:
Helman, Joseph A., 1937-  Search this
Subject:
Blum Helman Gallery  Search this
Joseph Helman Gallery  Search this
Citation:
Blum Helman and Joseph Helman Gallery Records, circa 1969-2003. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Theme:
Art Gallery Records  Search this
Art Market  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)22206
AAA_collcode_helmblum
Theme:
Art Gallery Records
Art Market
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_22206

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