Smithsonian Institution Archives

Administrative Records, 1959-1990

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA10-060
Creators:
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Dates:
1959-1990
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that document the operation and administration of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in the Canal Zone and elsewhere in Panama. The majority of the records were created by Ira Rubinoff, Biologist and Assistant Director of Marine Biology, 1964-1970, Assistant Director of Science, 1970-1973, and Director, 1973-2008; Roberta W. Rubinoff, Marine Sciences Coordinator; Jeremy B. C. Jackson, Marine Sciences Coordinator; D. Ross Robertson, Scientist-in-Charge, San Blas Facility; and Georgina A. de Alba, Education Coordinator. Topics include construction, policies, research, facilities, personnel, equipment, projects, visiting researchers, fellowships, field expeditions, and relations with Panamanian (Autoridad del Canal de Panama ) and Canal Zone authorities. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, proposals, notes, budgets, photographs, architectural drawings, brochures, maps, and related materials.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 10-060, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Administrative Records

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Rubinoff, Ira Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Rubinoff, Roberta W. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Jackson, Jeremy B. C., 1942- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Robertson, D. Ross (David Ross), 1946- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Alba, Georgina A. de Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Autoridad del Canal de Panamá Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Islands -- Panama Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Marine laboratories Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Laboratories -- Design and construction Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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