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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:
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Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
- Dates:
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ca. 1881-85
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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50 Itemsca. 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
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 4024-e
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Marsh, Prof | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Geological Survey (U.S.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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