Handwriting of Gatschet and others
This accession consists of a bibliography (in French) of the publications of Fernand Lataste on zoology, reptiles, and batrachians. An appendix (also in French) describes his voyages and scientific missions, 1880-1885.
This accession consists of files about the Isis Current Bibliography, a published index to Isis, a publication sponsored by the History of Science Society. These files were created and maintained by the index's editor, John Neu. Materials document the publication of the four cumulations of the annual bibliographies; the establishment of t...
Bibliography of printed and manuscript works on language; on cards 4 1/2 x 6 1/2", alphabetically arranged. Prepared by Mr. Pilling for a general survey of Amerindian languages, to supplement and expand his printed bibliographies on American Indian languages.
Contents: Notes on "miscellaneous papers relating to laws for the preservation of antiquities," 200 cards. Notes on "laws relating to the preservation of ruins and monuments and works of art of Mexico, Hesse, France, Turkey, Italy, Sweden, [and] Spain," 500 cards. "Information relating to museums. . . in foreign countries and the sums annually appr...
The letter reports a lack of research at the Smithsonian into tapestries, silks, and velours and makes recommendations for pursuing the subjects. Enclosures are statements and bibliographies that were being distributed by the Department of Anthropology--The Arts of the Thread (statement regarding the collection of textile arts in the United States ...