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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Mineralogy
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1958, 1964-1970
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 336
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
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 ...
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Anacostia Museum. Office of the Director
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1972-1987
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 349
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records reflect the varied interests and activities of John R. Kinard as Director of the Anacostia Museum. The files consist primarily of official correspondence with museum professionals, community leaders and activists, officials of Washington, D. C., and Smithsonian management. Kinard's involvement with organizations such as the ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1962-1978
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28 cu. ft. (56 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 309
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists primarily of the official administrative files of the Office of the Director of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), 1976-1978. The files document Porter M. Kier's tenure as Director of NMNH. Kier was appointed to the position on January 14, 1973. A few records pre-date this period and consist of files ...
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Anacostia Neighborhood Museum. Administrative Officer
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1971-1978
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 350
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the administrative and financial activities of the Exhibits Design and Production Laboratory during its planning, construction, and first years of operation. Records contain feasibility studies of the project, and correspondence and agreements about the acquisition of land for the facility. Also included are copies ...
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Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Office of Public Programs
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1976-1982
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8.5 cu. ft. (17 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 324
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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1969-1979
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20.8 cu. ft. (30 document boxes) (10 tall document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 296
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of master audio tapes for Radio Smithsonian programs 1-481, 1969-1978, and Smithsonian Galaxy editions 1-25, 1978-1979.
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National Museum of American History. Assistant Director for Administration
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circa 1955-1988
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29.5 cu. ft. (29 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 335
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records include correspondence and memoranda with NMAH curators, government agencies, collections committee for NMAH, professional associations, and academicians; information pertaining to the Doubleday Lectures; staff appointments; accounting ledgers; congressional budget submission reports and hearing files; five year funding prospectus; fed...
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Paleobiology
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1930-1932, 1937-1984 and undated, with related records from 1882
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17.56 cu. ft. (35 document boxes) (1 folder oversize material)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 328
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Archives would like to thank Frederick J. Collier and Martin A. Buzas for their assistance in the transfer of these records to the Archives.
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National Museum of American History. Office of the Director
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circa 1945-1987 and related records, 1920-1930
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103.51 cu. ft. (100 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box) (7 tube boxes) (oversize materials)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 334
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the tenures of Frank A. Taylor, John C. Ewers, and Robert P. Multhauf as Directors of the Museum of History and Technology (NMHT); of Daniel J. Boorstin, Brooke Hindle, and Roger G. Kennedy as Directors of the National Museum of History and Technology; and of Roger G. Kennedy as Director of the National Museum of Am...
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National Museum of Natural History. Department of Entomology
- Dates:
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circa 1946-1995
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-105
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of professional correspondence documenting Paul J. Spangler's work as a Curator in the Department of Entomology, National Museum of Natural History, his research on aquatic beetles, and professional activities. Materials also include Spangler's annual reports and career data.