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Smithsonian Institution Archives
James Zetek Papers, circa 1921-1951
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU7462
- Creators:
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Zetek, James, 1886-1959
- Dates:
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circa 1921-1951
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This collection consists primarily of an index card file documenting Zetek's research on the insects of Panama and his insect collection. The file contains information on insects collected, their identification, and their effect on native vegetation. Also included is a file of bibliography cards relating to the natural history of Panama.
Historical Note
Historical Note
James Zetek (1886-1959) was an entomologist and authority on the natural history of Panama. From 1923 to 1956, he served as Resident Manager of the Canal Zone Biological Area on Barro Colorado Island in Panama. Zetek's primary research interest was the study of termites and termite control.
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7462, James Zetek Papers
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Personal Papers
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Zetek, James, 1886-1959 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
United States. Canal Zone Biological Area, Barro Colorado Island | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Entomology | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Termites | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Entomologists | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Barro Colorado Island (Panama) | Place | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Panama | Place | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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