Smithsonian Institution Archives

Helen M. Duncan Papers, circa 1937-1966

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FARU7397
Creators:
Duncan, Helen M., 1910-1971
Dates:
circa 1937-1966
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
4.5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
The papers of Helen M. Duncan document her career with the USGS and her research on fossil Bryozoa. They include incoming and outgoing correspondence with colleagues mostly concerning the identification of specimens; reports on specimens examined; and notes, lists, drafts of papers, and related materials from her research.

Historical Note

Historical Note
Helen M. Duncan (1910-1971) received her B.A. (1934) and M.A. (1937) degrees from the University of Montana. She joined the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1942 as an editor, and later worked on a World War II fluorspar project. In 1945 Duncan was appointed Geologist in the Paleontology and Stratigraphy Branch of the USGS. She remained in the position until her death. Duncan specialized in the study of fossil Bryozoa.

Administration

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7397, Helen M. Duncan Papers

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Personal Papers


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University of Montana--Missoula Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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