The Miriam D. Plotnicov papers consist of her research notes, slides and photographs relating to beads of indigenous peoples from different parts of the world.

The Miriam D. Plotnicov papers consist of her research notes, slides and photographs relating to beads of indigenous peoples from different parts of the world.

The Miriam D. Plotnicov papers consist of her research notes, slides and photographs relating to beads of indigenous peoples from different parts of the world.

Photocopies from books about beads and beadwork worldwide and throughout history.

Photocopies from books about beads and beadwork worldwide and throughout history.

Photocopies from books about beads and beadwork worldwide and throughout history.

"The Alaska Journal";, Summer 1972, Volume 2, Number 3. Contains article on glass trade beads on Alaska.

Correspondence from the New York Graphic Society concerning Plotnicov's book proposal on beadwork.

Handwritten notes on beadwork specimens from the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (Anthropological Collection) and the Museum of History and Technology (Costume Collection).

Information on grant work Plotnicov did as an intern at the Smithsonian 1969-1970. Includes proposal for book on beads, and some information on the slides.

Book proposal and sample of writing and layout, including photographs of beadwork attached to heavy cardstock with typed captions describing the photos.

Research paper by Plotnicov titled "Taiwan's Mountain People and Their Beadwork";. Includes color copies of photographs.

Typed pages of introductory information and descriptions of slides that were originally separated out into carousels to be used for presentations.

Handwritten photograph log of slides, and typed descriptions of specimens.

Index cards that were originally attached to the slides. They have handwritten descriptions of the specimens, information on their culture of origin, and in what museum collection they were located.

Index cards that were originally attached to the slides. They have handwritten descriptions of the specimens, information on their culture of origin, and in what museum collection they were located.

Index cards that were originally attached to the slides. They have handwritten descriptions of the specimens, information on their culture of origin, and in what museum collection they were located.

Index cards that were originally attached to the slides. They have handwritten descriptions of the specimens, information on their culture of origin, and in what museum collection they were located.

Notes, letters, and newspaper articles about plans by developer Mid-Atlantic to build homes near Queens Lake Middle School.

Newspaper clippings, newsletters, advertisements, flyers, etc. for This Century Art Gallery (formerly the Twentieth Century Gallery).

Notes, newspaper clippings, letters, newsletters, etc. concerning the Muscarelle Museum of Art, especially concerns about its possible closure.

Miscellaneous magazine, brochure, newspaper, and photocopy of artwork.

Unidentified photograph negatives of people, possibly from the early 20th century.  These photographs do not seem to be related to Plotnicov's research on beadwork.