National Anthropological Archives

MS 4024-e Replies to attacks on the U. S. Geological Survey, and other explanatory writings concerning the survey

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.MS4024E
Creators:
Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
Dates:
ca. 1881-85
Languages:
Undetermined
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Physical Description:
50 Items
ca. 50 pages
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Includes typed copy of what is apparently a newspaper article in which numerous geologists testify as to the inadequacy of Professor Marsh, and indirectly, of Powell, whose agent Marsh is, being the principal salaried officer of the United States Geological Survey.

Administration

Custodial History
Sent to Archives from Director's office, 12/29/54. Clippings re Marsh-Cope controversy, from New York Herald, January 19, 1890 and January 20, 1890, mounted in 12- page booklet. Sent to Archives by Director, 10/57.

Using the Collection

Citation
Manuscript 4024-e, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

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Local Numbers

Local Numbers
NAA MS 4024-e


Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
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