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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Collection Management Records, circa 1954-2006
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA12-591
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach
- Dates:
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circa 1954-2006
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records documenting the management of the Naturalist Center collections, including the acquisition, cataloging, and disposition of objects. 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, floor plans, documentation of cataloging processes, collections care instructions, overviews of collections, and related materials. Materials also include registration forms, authorization letters, and shipping invoices for teachers receiving deaccessioned and non-accessioned objects. Some records were created prior to an object's arrival at the Naturalist Center.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 12-591, National Museum of Natural History. Office of Education and Outreach, Collection Management Records
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SI Records
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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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 |
Museums -- Collection management | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museums -- Educational aspects | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Natural history museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Floor plans | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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