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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Alexander Wetmore Papers, 1897-1986
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA14-279
- Creators:
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Wetmore, Alexander, 1886-1978
- Dates:
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1897-1986
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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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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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-279, Alexander Wetmore Papers
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