RA-PH-1932-018Architectural photograph
Courtyard Drainage Survey Photograph
General view of the east courtyard made during scheduled drainage inspection.
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RA-IR-1948-223Correspondence bundle
South Gallery Lamp Replacement Correspondence
Routine correspondence concerning replacement picture lamps in the former south gallery.
View object recordRA-IR-1961-042Service ledger
North Reading Room Service Ledger
Daily record of requested volumes, table assignments, and routine reading-room maintenance. A reviewed selection concerning the October entries is available for reference.
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Adjustable Bronze Display Support
A reusable support fabricated for small-object displays in the west cases.
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