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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1920s-1970s
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA90-068
- Creators:
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Science Service
- Dates:
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1920s-1970s
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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33 cu. ft. (33 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that constitute the morgue files for the Science Service, and as such contain past articles, press releases and other materials pertaining to medical, psychological, and sociological issues. In addition are supplemental correspondence, photographs, news clippings, scientific papers and articles, obituaries and related topical information.
Files are categorized according to Library of Congress headings. These alphabetic category indicators often appear before folder headings. Researchers should note that not all subject files are grouped together and that folders within subject areas may not be in strict subject or alphabetic order. Some information may be found under a specific folder heading, and other related information may be found in folders with broader subject or alphabetic headings.
Codes:
B = Philosophy/Religion
BD = Metaphysics
BF = Psychology
BL = Religions/Mythology
QR = Bacteriology
RB = Pathology
RC = Practice of Medicine
RE = Ophthalmology
RK = Dentistry
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-068, Science Service, Records
More Information
Notes
Non-SI Records
Keywords
Smithsonian Institution Archives
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