Smithsonian Institution Archives

Correspondence, 1962-2003

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA04-056
Creators:
National Museum of Natural History. Division of Birds
Dates:
1962-2003
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
Records consist of correspondence, awards and certificates, articles and biographical materials about Laybourne, law enforcement files, and research materials.

Historical Note

Historical Note
This accession documents the career of Roxie C. Laybourne, a pioneering forensic scientist at the Smithsonian Institution whose expertise in identifying bird feathers helped government agencies and jet engine manufacturers take measures to keep birds away from aircraft. Laybourne worked in the Division of Birds for more than 40 years before retiring in 1988 as curator emeritus. In later years, she served as a consultant to the division of law enforcement of the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory and taught biology at George Mason University as an adjunct professor.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-056, National Museum of Natural History. Division of Birds, Correspondence

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Laybourne, Roxie C., 1910-2003 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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