Smithsonian Institution Archives

Charles Bendire Papers, 1887-1894

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU7394
Creators:
Bendire, Charles, 1836-1897
Dates:
1887-1894
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This collection consists of correspondence, notes, and lists accumulated during Bendire's work on the Life Histories.

Historical Note

Historical Note
Charles Emil Bendire (1836-1897) was an Army surgeon and ornithologist. He served as Honorary Curator of the Department of Birds' Eggs, United States National Museum from 1884 until his death. Bendire was the author of two volumes of Life Histories of North American Birds published by the Smithsonian Institution.

Administration

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7394, Charles Bendire Papers

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Personal Papers


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