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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1981-1990
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA91-123
- Creators:
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Society for Marine Mammalogy
- Dates:
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1981-1990
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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4 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that document the formation and activities of the Society for Marine Mammalogy. The papers cover the activities of the first four presidents: Kenneth S. Norris, James G. Mead, W. F. Perrin, and Robert L. Brownell. Materials include information on board meetings (minutes, constitution, bylaws, animal protection and captivity issues, regulations for voting for board members, ballots, and results of elections); examples of the Society newsletter that was produced before the Society's journal, Marine Mammal Science, came into existence; manuscripts for articles and book reviews; and budget information (tax forms, summaries of expenses, and dues). Records also include correspondence, membership mailing lists, phone logs, and information on biennial conferences.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 91-123, Society for Marine Mammalogy, Records
Access Restriction
Box 3 contains materials restricted indefinitely; see finding aid; Contact reference staff for details.
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Keywords
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Brownell, Robert L. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Mead, James G. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Norris, Kenneth S. (Kenneth Stafford) | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Perrin, W. F. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Marine mammal science (Serial) | Title | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Professional associations | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Serial publications | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Brochures | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Electronic records | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Black-and-white photographs | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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