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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1958, 1964-1970
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0336
- Creators:
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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Mineralogy
- Dates:
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1958, 1964-1970
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This record unit consists primarily of incoming and outgoing correspondence documenting the operation of the Division of Mineralogy, 1964-1970. Most of the correspondence was conducted by Desautels and White, with lesser amounts by George S. Switzer in his capacity as Chairman of the Department of Mineral Sciences. It concerns the acquisition of collections, identification of specimens, and professional activities of the staff. Also included are records concerning the opening of the Gem and Mineral Hall in the National Museum of Natural History in 1958.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 336, National Museum of Natural History. Division of Mineralogy, Records
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Desautels, Paul E. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
White, John Sampson, 1933- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Switzer, George S. (George Shirley), 1915-2008 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Department of Mineral Sciences | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Gem and Mineral Hall | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Mineralogy | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Clippings | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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