Smithsonian Institution Archives

Alexander Wetmore Papers, 1897-1986

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA14-279
Creators:
Wetmore, Alexander, 1886-1978
Dates:
1897-1986
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of materials found in the systematic files of Alexander Wetmore, ornithologist at the National Museum of Natural History, Division of Birds, and Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum (1925-1945) and Secretary (1945-1952) of the Smithsonian Institution. Materials include correspondence, postcards, notes, data, manuscripts, news clippings, pamphlets, maps, scientific illustrations, plates, photographs, negatives, slides, a printing block, and a sample of leather.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-279, Alexander Wetmore Papers

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Personal Papers


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