Smithsonian Institution Archives

Curatorial Correspondence, 1924, 1952-2017, and undated

Summary
Collection ID:
SIA.FA19-132
Creators:
National Museum of Natural History. Department of Entomology
Dates:
1924, 1952-2017, and undated
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of correspondence created or maintained by Donald R. Davis, Curator, 1961- , and Chair, Department of Entomology, 1976-1981. Topics covered include Lepidoptera (moths, butterflies) research, specimen identification and loans, and professional activities. Some materials predate 1963, when the department was the Division of Insects. Materials include correspondence, transparencies, proposals, photographs, notes, memoranda, postcards, videotapes, DVDs, and other related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.
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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 19-132, National Museum of Natural History. Department of Entomology, Curatorial Correspondence
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Davis, Donald R. (Donald Ray) Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
United States National Museum. Division of Insects Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Entomology Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Insects Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Lepidoptera Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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