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Nancy Holt Estate records, 1835, circa 1900-2014

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Series 1: Biographical Material, 1912-2014
0.6 Linear feet
Box 45, OV 64

Series includes an academic record transcript from Tufts University and 2 letters relating to Holt's early childhood education certification and teaching in 1966, in addition to records of her honorary doctorate from the University of South Florida, Tampa. Family history includes notes and news clippings relating to Holt's family and estate records for Ernest Holt (Holt's father); Holt's birth, christening, and marriage certificates, and a copy of her death certificate, as well as birth and death records for family members; and 3 sound recordings labeled to indicate they document family history. Also found are biographical statements, resumes, and Who's Who entries for Holt. Records relating to Robert Smithson include Smithson's death certificate and 2 letters related to the investigation of the plane crash in which he died, a record of funeral expenses, and records pertaining to the legal settlement following his death. Also found are emails and letters recording Holt's efforts to gather information related to Smithson's childhood, youth, and military service, circa 2005, with answers and information from people who knew Smithson and responded to Holt's requests. Additionally, one folder labeled "Astrology" includes sound recordings of astrology readings for Holt and two completed forms for Holt and Smithson noting character traits.
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Academic Record, 1960-1966
45
1
Apartments, 1960s, 1995
45
2
Astrology, 1970s-2000s
Includes 5 sound cassettes
45
3
Award, circa 1980s
45
4
Biographical Statements and Resumes, circa 1980s-circa 2012
45
5
Biographical Statements and Resumes, circa 1980s-circa 2012
45
6
Business Card, circa 2000s
45
7
Casita/Camino Escondido and Directions to Holt's Home, circa 1990s-2000s
45
8
Certificates, 1938-1963, 2014
45
9
Family History, Notes and Records, 1912-2010
45
10
Family History, News Clippings, circa 1940s-1970s
45
11
Family History, Sound Recordings, 1990, 2000
3 Sound cassettes
45
12
Honorary Doctorate, University of South Florida, Tampa, 1996
45
13
Honorary Doctorate, University of South Florida, Tampa, 1996
45
14
Ranchitos de Galisteo Home Plans, Oversized, 1990s
64
1
Robert Smithson, Childhood and Military Service, 2000s
45
15
Robert Smithson, Death, 1973-1975
45
16
Who's Who Entries, 1994-2007
45
17

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