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  Pamphlets

  Underfoot - Out of Mind

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses cleaning and caring for the floors in one's home. Prescribes frequent waxing,…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, Linseed oil, Oilseeds, Varnish and varnishing, Flooring, Paint industry and trade, Interior decoration
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  Pamphlets

  Two-Faced Room

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses how to decorate and situate a single-room or small apartment to be…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Interior decoration, Paint materials, Apartments, Small houses, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint
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  8 items
  Pamphlets

  Si, Señora : Notes on Spanish American Decoration

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet claims the decorative style of Indigenous People of Central America with Spanish influence…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Stereotypes (Social psychology), Paint materials, Interior decoration, Decorative arts, Spanish colonial, Colonies, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade
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  8 items
  Pamphlets

  Livable Room

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet introduces the concept of a "Livable Room," or a living room designed for maximum comfort…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Living rooms, Paint materials, Interior decoration, Color in interior decoration, Varnish and varnishing, Paint industry and trade, Dwellings--Remodeling
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  Pamphlets

  When Our County Was a Pup: Notes on Colonial American Decoration

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet consists of two parts. Part one describes home decoration of early American colonists,…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, Interior decoration, Architecture, Colonial, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Furniture, Colonial
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  Pamphlets

  "Chu Chang" to Paint With

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet describes the origin of paintbrush bristles beginning by explaining how bristles were…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Stereotypes (Social psychology), Paint materials, Bristle industry, Paintbrushes, Varnish and varnishing, Paintbrush industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Racism
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  8 items
  Pamphlets

  Party Kitchen

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet suggests that the most successful kitchen is one built around a definitive theme. It…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, Linseed oil, Oilseeds, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint
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  8 items
  Pamphlets

  Threshold

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses the importance of having an attractive home entranceway and provides tips for…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Interior decoration, Paint materials, Entrance halls, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint
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  Pamphlets

  Look Peasant Please!

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses the "peasant" theme in interior decoration. Describes the decorative techniques…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Painting, Scandinavian, Paint materials, Interior decoration, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Classism
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  Pamphlets

  Jingle Bells in the Offing

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet describes how to personalize Christmas gifts with paint. Provides examples of gifts given…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Gifts, Paint materials, Christmas, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint
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  Pamphlets

  Pirate's Den

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet describes a recreation room decorated with a nautical theme called the Pirate's Den.…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject interior decoration, Paint materials, Varnish and varnishing, Recreation rooms--Design and construction, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Recreation rooms
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  Pamphlets

  Woodwork is Spice

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet describes how woodwork is a defining feature in a home's interior design. Suggests ways for…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, Linseed oil, Oilseeds, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint
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  Pamphlets

  Dramatizing Dinner

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses how an attractively decorated dining room not only aids in digestion but also…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Dining rooms, Paint materials, Dining rooms--Remodeling, Interior decoration, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint
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  Pamphlets

  The Romance of Shellac

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses the origins and history of shellac. Describes how shellac is formed, harvested,…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Shellac industry, Lac insects, Oilseeds, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Stereotypes (Social psychology)
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  Pamphlets

  Rooms for "Early" Americans

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses trends for nursery and children's bedroom decoration. Describes several nurseries…

  • Subject Bedrooms--Remodeling, Paint materials, Children's rooms--Remodeling, Nurseries, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Children's rooms
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  Pamphlets

  Some People Are Ostriches - Where Roofs Are Concerned

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet begins by comparing humans to ostriches; ostriches don't worry about what they can't see,…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Roofs--Maintenance and repair, Paint materials, Bituminous materials, Oilseeds, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Roofing
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  Pamphlets

  Going Modern: Notes on Decoration

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses the styles and amenities that modern houses are afforded, "with utility,…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, Modern movement (Architecture), Interior decoration, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Color in interior decoration
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  Pamphlets

  Color Scheming

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet provides tips for homeowners determining a fresh color scheme for their home exterior.…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Exterior walls--Design and construction, Paint materials, House painting, Oilseeds, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint
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  Pamphlets

  --Or Winter Will Catch You!

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses exterior house painting: its purpose, benefits, and advice for executing an…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Paint materials, Linseed oil, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, House painting, Exterior walls--Design and construction
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  Pamphlets

  A Bathroom's Like A Horse's Teeth

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet discusses ways to modernize a home's bathroom through new fixtures and paint. Provides…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, United States. Federal Housing Administration, Bathrooms--Remodeling, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Interior decoration
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  Pamphlets

  More Precious Than Rubies

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet is themed upon the importance of youth education and how critical it is for a child's study…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Paint materials, Varnish and varnishing, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Education, Study skills, Interior decoration
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  8 items
  Pamphlets

  Color Schemes From Flowers

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet describes how to take inspiration from nature to determine color scheme and decorations…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, Linseed oil, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Interior decoration, Dwellings--Remodeling
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  Oral histories

  Oral history interview with Seung K. Kim

  • 2006-Mar-09
  • 2006-Mar-16 – 2006-Mar-17

  Seung K. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, the oldest of three boys. His father had escaped North Korea at the beginning of the Korean Conflict, and he eventually became a doctor. His mother was from a large family in…

  • Interviewee Kim, Seung K., 1963-
  • Interviewer Mejia, Robin
  • Sponsor Pew Charitable Trusts
  • Subject Kim, Seung K., 1963-, Korean War (1950-1953), Vietnam War (1961-1975), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Biochemistry, Cell interaction, Oncology, Pancreas, Developmental biology, Minorities in science, Work-life balance, Biochemists, Medical scientists
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  Pamphlets

  Magic Carpet Walls

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet describes wall murals, a growing trend. Discusses how to affordably paint one's own wall…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Mural painting and decoration, Interior decoration
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  Pamphlets

  Williamsburg Lives Again

  • Part of Pamphlets corresponding to radio shows produced by the National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association

  • 1940s

  Booklet corresponding to a radio broadcast program created by the National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association. The booklet describes the history of Colonial Williamsburg and the decision to restore the town backed…

  • Creator Of Work National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association, Inc.
  • Subject Shellac, Paint materials, Linseed oil, Oilseeds, Varnish and varnishing, Varnish industry, Paint industry and trade, Advertising--Paint, Rockefeller family