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1955-2012
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9.5 cu. ft. (9 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 15-202
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the professional correspondence of research zoologist Roy W. McDiarmid and his work at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, United States Geological Survey (USGS). McDiarmid's research focuses on the systematics, behavior, ecology, and biogeography of amphibians and reptiles in the Neotropics. Some materials p...
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1957-2010
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-082
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of research zoologist Roy W. McDiarmid and his work at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, United States Geological Survey (USGS). McDiarmid's research focuses on the systematics, behavior, ecology, and biogeography of amphibians and reptiles in the Neotropics. Records include graduate work; research ...
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1961-1985
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-092
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of film footage taken by A. Stanley Rand, a biologist specializing in the ecology and behavior of tropical reptiles and amphibians. After receiving his Ph.D. in biology from Harvard University in 1961, Rand served as a zoologist at the Departamento de Zoologia, Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 1964, he was hired as a biologist at ...
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circa 1959-1970
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1.25 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 16-158
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of slides documenting animals, particularly birds and reptiles, taken by Constance P. Warner. Warner was an animal photographer known for her images of animal eyes, adaptations, and behavior. She often donated her time and images to the National Zoological Park and supplied images for exhibit labels. Materials also ...
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A. Stanley Rand Oral History Interviews
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Rand, A. Stanley (Austin Stanley), 1932-2005, interviewee
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1986, 1989-1990
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4 audiotapes (Reference copy).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9579
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives began its Oral History Program in 1973. The purpose of the program is to supplement the written documentation of the Archives' record and manuscript collections with an Oral History Collection, focusing on the history of the Institution, research by its scholars, and contributions of its staff. Program ...
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National Zoological Park
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1943-1988 and undated
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6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 389
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
In addition to the centralized animal registration records maintained at the National Zoological Park (see record unit 386), keepers also kept records for their own reference within their departments. This material consists of record books with information about the health, behavior, breeding, births, deaths, and diet of the animals at the N...
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1990
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13 videotapes (Reference copies). 39 digital .wmv files and .rm files (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9553
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Videohistory Program, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation from 1986 until 1992, used video in historical research. Additional collections have been added since the grant project ended. Videohistory uses the video camera as a historical research tool to record moving visual information. Video works best in historical r...
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1975-2009
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3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 20-137
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the diets of animals at the National Zoological Park with particular emphasis on nutritional analysis. The majority of the records were created and maintained by Mary E. Allen, Commissary Manager and Nutritionist, circa 1986-2002. Materials include memoranda, correspondence, diet specifications, ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Telecommunications
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1981-1982
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 09-085
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of audiovisual materials created during the production of "Reptiles and Amphibians." This 20 minute film was produced in 1982 to prepare third through sixth graders for their visit to the National Zoological Park. Materials include source materials and titles on 16 mm film.
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circa 1960-1982 and undated
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18 cu. ft. (18 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7411
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
