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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Correspondence and Memoranda, 1886-1932
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FAXX-026
- Creators:
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United States National Museum. Administrative Assistant
- Dates:
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1886-1932
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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1 cu. ft. (2 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of various files kept by William de Chastignier Ravenel in his capacity as Administrative Assistant, United States National Museum. Included are files concerning his work with the American Association of Museums, the Red Cross Museum, the malaria outbreak in the Arts and Industries Building in the 1880's, and other administrative matters. Materials also include a file of brochures on other museums and proofs of a 1916 National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics report.
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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession xx-026, United States National Museum. Administrative Assistant, Correspondence and Memoranda
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