Smithsonian Institution Archives

Correspondence, 1941-1990

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA07-152
Creators:
National Museum of Natural History. Division of Fishes
Dates:
1941-1990
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that document the tenure of Ernest A. Lachner (1915-1996), Associate Curator and Curator, 1949-1981 in the National Museum of Natural History, Division of Fishes. Materials include correspondence, certificates, reports and a small amount of papers relating to Lachner's service with World War II U. S. Army Air Forces, during which he specialized in physical oceanography, analyzing ocean waves to assist with the planned landing of troops on foreign shores.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 07-152, National Museum of Natural History. Division of Fishes, Correspondence

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Lachner, Ernest A. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
United States. Army Air Forces Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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