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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1962-1978
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0309
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
- Dates:
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1962-1978
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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28 cu. ft. (56 document boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This record unit consists primarily of the official administrative files of the Office of the Director of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), 1976-1978. The files document Porter M. Kier's tenure as Director of NMNH. Kier was appointed to the position on January 14, 1973. A few records pre-date this period and consist of files documenting funding for research conducted by NMNH scientists.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 309, National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director, Records
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SI Records
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Kier, Porter M. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Natural history museums | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Natural history museum directors | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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