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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, circa 1948-1974
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0247
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Entomology
- Dates:
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circa 1948-1974
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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11.5 cu. ft. (23 document boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
The record unit contains correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, manuscripts, and other materials documenting the activities of the Department of Entomology and its staff, especially during the tenures of John Frederick Gates Clarke, Karl V. Krombein, and Paul D. Hurd, Jr., as chairman. Some material concerning the professional activities of these three is also included.
Historical Note
Historical Note
For an administrative history of the Department of Entomology, see Record Units 138, 139, and 140 above, and 148 below. Paul D. Hurd, Jr., became chairman of the Department in 1970.
Administration
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Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 247, National Museum of Natural History. Department of Entomology, Records
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
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