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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Charles Robert Knight Papers, circa 1945-2003
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA03-134
- Creators:
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Knight, Charles Robert, 1874-1953
- Dates:
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circa 1945-2003
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These papers consist of materials compiled by Knight's granddaughter, Rhoda Knight Kalt. Papers include a brief biography of Knight, three sketchbooks published in 2002-2003, a memoir of Knight written by Kalt, and an unfinished autobiography of Knight.
Historical Note
Historical Note
Charles R. Knight (1874-1953) was an artist of both prehistoric animals and contemporary wildlife. Knight's works are displayed at many U.S. natural history museums, including the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Zoological Park.
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 03-134, Charles Robert Knight Papers
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Personal Papers
Keywords
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Knight, Charles Robert, 1874-1953 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Zoological Park (U.S.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Scientific illustrators | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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