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  Documenting History- Teenie Harris Archive
Teenie Harris' photographs are unsurpassed in the range of subjects they portray and for their ability to evoke the spirit of an era and to display the humanity of a people.
Harris' 40-year career with the Pittsburgh Courier, one of the largest and most influential Black newspapers in the country, began as the nation emerged from the Depression and ended with the Civil Rights Movement.
The museum is in the process of cataloguing and digitizing the images and plans to present a major retrospective on Harris' work in 2009.
www.cmoa.org /teenie/info.asp   (468 words)

  
  HARRIS LASS MUSEUM HOUSE
The Museum was named for the two families who owned and lived on the property for 125 years.
Henry Harris, an English cabinet maker, and his wife Mary, immigrated to California from Australia to hunt gold.
The Museum is opened to the public Saturday & Sunday, 12.00-4.00 PM.
home.earthlink.net /~historicbuildings2/harris.html   (341 words)

  
 moreover...
Harris' staff instructed Choicepoint/DBT to deliberately use error-prone matching criteria, allowed Choicepoint/DBT to purge felons from states that automatically restore voting rights, and failed to require Choicepoint/DBT to make phone calls to verify potential felons, as required under the state's contract.
According to Fertik, "Katherine Harris was a pro-Bush partisan from the beginning of the 2000 campaign until the day the U.S. Supreme Court stopped all counts and declared Bush the winner.
Katherine Harris broke numerous election laws to make sure that Al Gore's votes would not be fairly counted.
www.bushwatch.com /harris.htm   (553 words)

  
 Harris Museum and Art Gallery - FAQs
Museums are not allowed to provide valuations of works of art or historical artefacts but there are a number of professional valuers in the North West who may be able to help you.
The Harris is a five to ten minute walk from the station.
The Harris Museum is part of Preston City Council.
www.harrismuseum.org.uk /index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=3&Itemid=210   (1304 words)

  
 Harris, Susan
Susan Harris wrote the script for "Maude's Abortion," a sensitive and sensible examination of a married couple's choices in light of the court's decision.
Harris recalled that on most of the shows with which she was associated before creating her own company men were writing about women.
Married to her partner, Paul Witt, Susan Harris is now active in community projects and an avid art collector.
www.museum.tv /archives/etv/H/htmlH/harrissusan/harrissusan.htm   (540 words)

  
 WWW Virtual Library: Museums around the UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.
[Responsible for: Hunterian Museum; Odontological Museum, Wellcome Museum of Anatomy; Wellcome Museum of Pathology].
Museum of science and industry that "not only explores the impact of science and technology in our daily lives but promotes the region's significant scientific contribution and provides an opportunity for genuine dialogue about science and the issues that affect us all".
icom.museum /vlmp/uk.html   (8217 words)

  
 Harris-Lass Historic Museum
The Museum is owned by the City, but is operated by the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara, a non-profit organization, and is staffed entirely by volunteers.
The museum is located at 1889 Market Street in Santa Clara.
Museum hours are most Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
www.ci.santa-clara.ca.us /events/harris_lass.html   (125 words)

  
 Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum is part of the Presidential Library system administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a Federal government agency.
One of the "president's men" in the Watergate era recalls how he lost his way and destroyed his life under the pressure of politics and power, and provides lessons in what integrity--and success--really mean.
Award-winning historian Stephen Berry tells the saga of Abraham Lincoln and the Todd family with the narrative intricacy and emotional intensity of a novelist.
www.jimmycarterlibrary.org   (725 words)

  
 Summer 2002
Conceived as the cornerstone program at the formation of the museum and created with the belief that art production and the artist's role are critical within the community, it remains at the center of the museum's identity.
Harris, Millett, and Wiley add their names to the roster of distinguished artists who have come through The Studio Museum's A-I-R Program over the last three decades.
Operation of The Studio Museum in Harlem's facility is supported in part by public funds provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts, and by corporations, foundations, and individuals.
www.studiomuseum.org /ironicwt.html   (431 words)

  
 The Combat Webmasters
he mission of the Military Museum of Texas is to expand the knowledge, deepen the awareness, and provide a greater appreciation, to both visitors and local residents, of the dedication and sacrifice of those citizens of the State of Texas in the defense of liberty.
The Museum’s themes are the collection and preservation of historical military artifacts, historical research, education, and the presentation to the public of the Museum’s collection.
It is absolutely fundamental that the Museum facility for the disabled and to provide education experiences for students from a seven county area.
www.texasmuseum.org /webmaster.htm   (2691 words)

  
 Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement Veterans -- McCree Harris
Harris, who taught French, Latin and history for 36 years at Monroe High School, encouraged her students to participate in the Albany civil rights movement of the early 1960s.
Harris, an active member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, also served on the board of directors of the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum at Old Mount Zion Church and chaired the city's Economic Development Council.
Harris' close friend Rose Swan said Harris kept a low profile in the Albany movement because she was a teacher, but "everybody knew she was involved."
www.crmvet.org /mem/mharris.htm   (873 words)

  
 Keeper Of Social History (Maternity Cover) - Preston City Council (Harris Museum & Art Gallery)
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is an important regional museum and member of the North West Hub, with a reputation for innovative work with a wide range of audiences and a lively exhibitions and education programme.
You will be responsible for the care of the history collections and development of related exhibitions and will work closely with the curatorial team on collection management issues and with education and access staff on the interpretation of the collections.
To contribute to the programme of temporary exhibitions, particularly the joint summer 2007 exhibition on the theme of Animals and research and development of an exhibition related to the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.
www.museumjobs.com /jobdetails-print.php?JobID=3954   (999 words)

  
 Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and ...
Friends of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery £7.00 per year or life membership £75.00.
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is located in a Grade I listed building right in the centre of Preston, England's newest city.
The museum also specialises in the history of Preston and holds a variety of social history exhibitions including those of local photographs from the museum's extensive archive.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /museum/NW000085.html   (425 words)

  
 Harris Education Loan Program
Schedule a Harris in-service and your parents group can learn how to use our dynamic Harris Loan materials to reinforce their children’s learning in their homes.
Whether you are a long-time borrower of Harris materials or just now are becoming aware of the program, you will find the Harris Loan Program to be a valuable educational resource for your classroom or your home.
Parents, teachers and informal educators are welcome to use Harris Loan materials.
fm1.fieldmuseum.org /helc   (374 words)

  
 Coleg Trefeca | Amgueddfa
The museum shows aspects of the life of Howell Harris, whose conversion (1735) led to the founding of Welsh Methodism; also of the community, Teulu Trefeca, which he established here in 1752.
A collection of 32 religious books, most of which were printed by the Trevecka Press in the late eighteenth century, are displayed in rotation in the museum, along with artefacts and furniture from Harris's period at the College, many of which have been recently restored.
The museum is within a residential training and conference centre.
www.trefeca.org.uk /en/museum.htm   (179 words)

  
 About Dr. Edward Harris
Edward Harris was born and raised in Bermuda, one of the most remote places on Earth, and first left its shores at the age of 13 to visit his American grandmother.
The Harris Matrix and its associated concepts and methods are now the ‘industry standard’ for archaeological sites on an international basis and "Harris Matrix" is in effect a household name in most archaeological circles, having become synonymous with "stratigraphic sequence" in the profession.
In addition to all of his academic achievements, Dr. Harris has been deeply involved in the restoration of two major historic buildings in Bermuda, for which in 1994 he was given the "Palmetto Award," the highest award of the prestigious Bermuda National Trust.
www.harrismatrix.com /about.htm   (562 words)

  
 Harris Hill Soaring Center, Elmira, NY
Harris Hill Soaring Center, Elmira, NY Harris Hill Soaring Center
Harris Hill Soaring Center is operated by the Harris Hill Soaring Corporation, a non-profit organization whose purpose is the appreciation, learning, and pursuit of safe, motorless flight for both HHSC members and the public.
The Center commands the heights of historic Harris Hill, birthplace of American soaring.
www.harrishillsoaring.org   (566 words)

  
 The Heritage Society -- Sam Houston Park : Houston,Texas
The mission of the Heritage Society is to preserve the complete history of the community and region through preservation and restoration of historic structures, exhibition of historical artifacts and presentation of education programs which focus on Houston and Harris County's diverse past and its relationship to the present and future.
The Heritage Society was the first museum in Houston to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from10am to 4pm and on Sundays from 1pm to 4pm.
www.heritagesociety.org   (301 words)

  
 Harris Museum and Art Gallery - Home
An iconic painting from the Harris Museum and Art Gallery collection has gained an incredible extra dimension due to the recent arrival of the bright mustard yellow dress worn by the elegant subject of the painting Pauline in the Yellow Dress, by Sir James Gunn.
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery has programmed a range of activities to encourage learning about the past and understanding the future.
The students worked with the Harris Museum and Art Gallery and Bluestreak Arts to produce three Podcasts for members of the public to use whilst visiting the museum.
www.harrismuseum.org.uk   (177 words)

  
 United Kingdom, Countries, Museums, Visual Arts, Performing Arts at World Wide Arts Resources
Comprising the Zoology Museum and the Cruickshank Botanic Gardens of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, as well as a purpose-built teaching and resource centre, The Conoco Natural History Centre provides an education resource for school children, students and the...
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is a Grade I listed building which is home to collections of fine and decorative art as well as social history artefacts related to Preston.
The Wellcome Museum Opening Hours The Wellcome Museum Opening Hours The Museum is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm during University term.
wwar.com /categories/Museums/Countries/United_Kingdom   (864 words)

  
 Links - Museum of American Heritage
Moffett Field Historical Museum - Dedicated to the preservation of historical artifacts from the Navy, Army and NASA at Moffett Field since the base was created in 1933.
Museum Of Garden History - Provides information on the world's first Museum of Garden History.The Museum is concerned with Garden History, historic garden tools, the history of Gardening, Garden Design, and gardeners.
Museum of San Francisco: Panama Pacific Exposition of 1915 Photos and history of the 1915 exposition.
www.moah.org /links/linksmain.html   (2999 words)

  
 Carnegie Online
Teenie Harris, longtime photographer for the Pittsburgh Courier, focused his camera’s eye predominantly on one Pittsburgh neighborhood—the Hill District.
Harris was so prolific that he left behind the equivalent of a few novels about the Hill in its heyday.
Now owned and cared for by Carnegie Museum of Art, Harris’ images—all 80,000 of them—are slowly being identified and archived with the help of community groups and individuals.
www.carnegiemuseums.org /cmag/bk_issue/2005/winter/editor_note.html   (580 words)

  
 Update - Administration - Dental Museum - August 2006
Slavkin, a member of the museum’s board of directors, felt honored to be chosen as this year’s speaker, saying he feels a strong sense of family with the dental museum community.
Located in the first floor galleries of the museum, the interactive exhibit includes an overview of each participating institution, with a Dean’s statement, history and photographic display.
The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute.
www.usc.edu /hsc/dental/update/august06/ADMINISTRATION_dental_mus.html   (246 words)

  
 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Fall 2006 Campaign
The highlight of my afternoon at the Desert Museum is watching our family group of Harris' Hawks fly free.
In one of the most memorable flights last spring, we released four Harris' Hawks and they quickly began to soar together.
We drifted from a peaceful flight of four Desert Museum Harris' Hawks to a group of eight directly overhead.
www.desertmuseum.org /members/fallcampaign.php?print=y   (965 words)

  
 Dr. Samuel D Harris National Museum of Dentistry - Museum Shop
This three-dimensional decoration is hand-painted to perfection and carved to resemble the home of the Museum’s permanent collection 32 Terrific Teeth.
These beautifully-designed travel mugs are imprinted with the National Museum of Dentistry's 10'th Anniversary Logo and are available in four vibrant colors- red, blue, green, and teal.
Imprinted with the National Museum of Dentistry’s 10th Anniversary logo, these bottles are uniquely shaped to fit comfortably in your hand and in most car cup holders.
www.dentalmuseum.org /museumshop/logo   (354 words)

  
 (GCMCD4) SC-5 - Harris Lass Museum - LCs by nostrada (adopted by Bughound)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The tank house on the property, although typical of those used in the Santa Clara Valley, is not original.
The Museum is opened to the public Saturday and Sunday, 12.00-4.00 PM.
The magnetic cache is not on museum grounds.
www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c0122f8c-5ce3-4ca2-9f5c-e7dfdb0bf5ff   (443 words)

  
 HARRIS-LASS MUSEUM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Constructed prior to the continuation of Market St., the earliest reference to this site is found in the J.J. Bowen 1866 Survey of Santa Clara, with a house, barn, and orchard noted as ‘improvements’ to the property.
The house was built by Henry and Mary Harris, whose son Albert, a vice-president of the Santa Clara Valley Bank, lived there until 1906.
The interior, which has been restored to represent the period of Captain Lass” occupancy, features a striking double parlor, and Albert Harris’ safe may be seen in the basement of the house.
home.sprintmail.com /~leighster/oldquad/2000tour.html   (1158 words)

  
 Arts Desire harris museum light installation, preston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
We filled the atrium of the splendid Harris Museum in Preston with giant lanterns, shaped as brass instruments, coloured blue.
The Harris Museum wanted to commission something similar in character and scale to our Pied Piper
We chose to construct and hang enormous lanterns - a saxaphone, trombone, french horn, sousaphone and trumpet.
homepage.ntlworld.com /a.buddell/places/harris.html   (150 words)

  
 Harris Museum and Art Gallery on AboutBritain.com
The Harris has large collections of paintings, sculpture, textiles, costume, glass and ceramics, as well as the Story of Preston gallery which brings the history of the town to life.
The Harris provides a full programme of activities for school and college groups, linked to exhibitions and meeting National Curriculum requirements.
Ribchester Roman Museum is located in the picturesque village of Ribchester which is set in the beautiful countryside of the Ribble Valley.
www.aboutbritain.com /HarrisMuseumandArtGallery.htm   (443 words)

  
 BBC - Lancashire - Entertainment - Museums and art galleries
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is housed in a beautiful 'Arts and Crafts' style building in the town centre (near the Town Hall and cinema).
The centrepiece of the museum is the FIFA museum collection, the finest collection of historic football memorabilia in the world.
The Museum occupies the old Customs House, built in 1838 to a design by the famous architect Decimus Burton and traces Fleetwood from past to present - the cargo trade, the fishing industry, passenger services and as a holiday destination.
www.bbc.co.uk /lancashire/content/articles/2006/03/22/museums_feature.shtml   (534 words)

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