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Bohumil Shimek Papers, 1882-1936

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA91-027
Creators:
Shimek, Bohumil, 1861-1937
Dates:
1882-1936
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
1.1 cu. ft. (2 document boxes) (1.10 cu. ft. oversize materials)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of Bohumil Shimek's personal correspondence with colleagues and friends, as well as lecture notes, a list of professional papers written by Shimek, and manuscript drafts. Notable correspondents include William M. Dall and S. Stillman Berry. Some of the letters and notes are written in Czech. Also included in this collection are a number of photographs of colleagues and family, field work camps, and scenic views. One photograph album contains scenic views of Bellevue State Park, Iowa, and the other has photographs from a session of the American School of Wild Life Protection in McGregor, Iowa, where Shimek was an instructor.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 91-027, Bohumil Shimek Papers

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Personal Papers


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Berry, S. Stillman, (Samuel Stillman), 1887-1984 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dall, William Healey, 1845-1927 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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