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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1973-1975
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23 cu. ft. (46 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 257
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records are the official administrative files of the Office of the Director of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), 1973-1975. Porter M. Kier was appointed to that position on January 14, 1973. For an administrative history of the Office of the Director, see Record Unit 155.
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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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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1986-1995
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-127
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the administration and programs of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) primarily under Director Frank H. Talbot, 1988-1994, and Acting Director Donald J. Ortner, 1994-1995. Included are records on NMNH exhibitions; fund raising; special projects; NMNH departments, divisions, offices, and programs; and relations...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1982-1987
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 533
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records include correspondence, memoranda, proposals, reports, and notes documenting efforts to obtain outside funding for research projects of the NMNH scientific staff. Directors represented include Richard S. Fiske (1980-1985), and Robert S. Hoffmann (1985-1988).
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1984-1994
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 98-143
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of working papers and topical files pertaining to the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) budget during the tenures of Richard S. Fiske, James C. Tyler, Robert S. Hoffmann, and Frank Talbot. Materials include records of grants received by the Museum.
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1981
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 83-088
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence and related materials concerning the search for and selection of a Chairman for the Department of Botany, National Museum of Natural History.
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1980-1991
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 93-126
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the planning and execution of receptions and other special events relating to exhibit openings and honored guests in the Natural History Building. Included are memoranda and correspondence, guest lists, caterer's menus, sample invitations, press sheets, itineraries, and photographs of the eve...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1971-1990
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79.5 cu. ft. (78 record storage boxes) (3 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 374
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records primarily document the administration of the NMNH during the tenures of Kier, Fiske, and Hoffman. A small amount of files were created by Talbot, and Acting Directors James F. Mello, 1979, and James C. Tyler, 1985 and 1988. The records document the research, exhibition, and educational missions of the NMNH. They also document ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1979-1990
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5 cu. ft. (4 record storage boxes) (2 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 91-174
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence, contracts, purchase orders, program information, and other related materials documenting the work of the Biodiversity Programs office. Directors represented in these records include James F. Mello, Acting Director, 1979; Richard S. Fiske, Director, 1980-1985; James C. Tyler, Acting Director, 1985, ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Office of the Director
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1974-1994
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9.5 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-009
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the administration and programs of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) primarily under Director Frank H. Talbot, 1988-1994. Smaller amounts of records were created during the tenure of Director Robert S. Hoffman, 1985-1988. Included are records concerning NMNH departments, divisions, ...