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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Correspondence, 1934-1985
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0327
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Reptiles and Amphibians
- Dates:
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1934-1985
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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15 cu. ft. (30 document boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records consist primarily of incoming and outgoing correspondence of the professional staff of the Division of Reptiles and Amphibians. Included is correspondence concerning taxonomic questions, the identification and acquisition of specimens, field work and expeditions, and divisional administration. Most of the correspondence dates from 1969, and is executed by George R. Zug and W. Ronald Heyer. A small amount of correspondence predates 1969. The majority of this material was created by James A. Peters.
Historical Note
Historical Note
James A. Peters served as Curator from 1966 until his death in 1972. George R. Zug served as Associate Curator from 1969 to 1974. In 1976 he was appointed Curator. W. Ronald Heyer was appointed Associate Curator in 1972. Since 1977 he has served as Curator.
Administration
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Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 327, National Museum of Natural History. Division of Reptiles and Amphibians, Correspondence
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Zug, George R., 1938- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Heyer, W. Ronald | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Peters, James Arthur, 1922-1972 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Herpetology | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museums -- Collection management | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museums -- Public relations | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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