Smithsonian Institution Archives

Records, 1849-1953

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0061
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. International Exchange Service
Dates:
1849-1953
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
36.97 cu. ft. (25 record storage boxes) (17 12x17 boxes) (8 tall document boxes) (1 oversize folder)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These records contain information about receipt of publications for the Smithsonian Library, distribution information, and substantial correspondence documenting the operation of the Exchange Service. Also included is the private log of Jerome H. Kidder. See also Record Unit 27.

Historical Note

Historical Note
The International Exchange Program was established in 1849 to provide communication between scientific and literary societies through exchange of publications. Also, by publishing lists of correspondents, participating learned societies, and periodicals received, libraries were given valuable information to assist their collection building. Beginning officially in 1867, the Smithsonian Institution distributed United States government publications to foreign countries. In the 1880's several international agreements were made for exchange of official publications, in which the Smithsonian directed the program for the United States government. In 1881 the Smithsonian received its first federal appropriation for international exchanges. From the outset, the Smithsonian's primary purpose was to increase knowledge by exchange of publications, rather than to build its own library; nevertheless, exchanges have contributed greatly to the development of the Smithsonian Library.

Administration

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 61, Smithsonian Institution, International Exchange Service, Records

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Kidder, J. H. (Jerome Henry), 1842-1889 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Smithsonian Institution. Libraries Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Exchanges, Literary and scientific Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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