Smithsonian Institution Archives

Specimen Records, 1853-1920

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU0120
Creators:
United States National Museum. Office of the Registrar
Dates:
1853-1920
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
9 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (5 document boxes) (7 bound volumes)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
These records consist of the record books of specimens distributed by the Smithsonian Institution to individuals and institutions throughout the world. One volume includes distributions from Spencer Fullerton Baird's personal collections. These materials document the work of Stephen C. Brown, Registrar, 1880-1919; and Herbert S. Bryant, Chief, Division of Correspondence and Documents, 1917-1948. See also Transmission of Specimens and Specimen Distribution Records, Record Units 115 and 186.

Administration

Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives

Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 120, United States National Museum, Office of the Registrar, Specimen Records

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Brown, Stephen C. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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