Smithsonian Institution Archives

Naturalist Center History Files, 1977-2011

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA12-590
Creators:
National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach
Dates:
1977-2011
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the goals, programs, activities, events, and administration of the Naturalist Center. The Naturalist Center, 1976-2011, provided hands-on learning experiences for students and adults through the use of study collections. It was located within the museum building until 1995 when it was moved to Leesburg, Virginia. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, publicity materials, docent training materials, student activity instructions, resources for teachers, log books, images, slide sets, notes, floor plans, brochures, posters, videotapes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 12-590, National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach, Naturalist Center History Files

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National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Office of Education and Outreach. Naturalist Center Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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