National Anthropological Archives

Guide to the National Anthropological Archives records, 1966-2014

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.XXXX.0318
Creators:
National Anthropological Archives
Dates:
1966-2014
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
78.75 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Included are correspondence and administrative records. Many of the documents concern special projects, including the Native American Cultural Resources Training Program, accessions, routine reference activities, and other work.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Biographical Note

Biographical Note
The National Anthropological Archives began as the archives of the Bureau of American Ethnology and, in 1965, became the archives of the Smithsonian Office of Anthropology. The archives is now under the administration of the Department of Anthropology in the National Museum of Natural History. The current name was adopted in 1968.

Administration

Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed. Contact the repository for more information.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Some records are restricted for privacy reasons.
Access to the National Anthropological Archives records requires an appointment.
Preferred Citation
National Anthropological Archives records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.

National Anthropological Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746
Business Number: Phone: 301.238.1300
Fax Number: Fax: 301.238.2883
naa@si.edu