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National Museum of Natural History, Office of Education
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1977-1995
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-613
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of a reference set of "Natural Enquirer: Newsletter of the Naturalist Center," published by the Office of Education for docents serving the Naturalist Center. It includes information on training, Naturalist Center events, and docent-specific activities at the National Museum of Natural History. It also includes ane...
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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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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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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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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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1984-1994
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
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- 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 Exhibits
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0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 10-068
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of publications from the Elephant Press; design, photographs, and writing by the National Museum of Natural History, Office of Exhibits. Exhibitions highlighted by this series include "Western Civilizations: Origins and Traditions;" "Fossils as Natural Resources;" "Splendors of Nature;" and the Insect Zoo.
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1868-1872
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0.43 cu. ft. (1 12x17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 84-178
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of a one volume catalogue of minerals, rocks, and natural history specimens from Western and Midwestern territories maintained by the General Land Office.
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National Museum of Natural History
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2016
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-108
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of a section of the National Museum of Natural History website dedicated to Natural History Research Experiences as it existed on September 15, 2016. The program provides summer research internships for undergraduates. The website includes information about the program, experiences, and application process. It also...
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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).