Correspondence
This accession consists of correspondence of Frederick Henry Berry (1927-2001). He specialized in systematic ichthyology with the United States Bureau of Commercial Fisheries from 1956-1969. The majority of this correspondence is with Peter J. P. Whitehead.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque Papers
This collection consists of notebooks kept by Rafinesque on his many trips, containing natural history notes and observations; ichthyological and botanical drawings; sketches of landscapes and places visited; itineraries; and trip journals. Some of the notebooks are in French
George Sprague Myers Papers
The papers of George Sprague Myers provide extensive documentation of his research career in ichthyology and herpetology. The collection also offers substantial information concerning the development of Myers' interest in natural history; his college work at Indiana University and Stanford University; his teaching career at Stanford University and to a …
Theodore Gill Papers
These papers contain Gill's manuscript notes for a variety of published and unpublished essays on his taxonomic studies and specimen descriptions. Included are descriptive lists and notes of specimens acquired from the U.S. Exploring Expedition (1838-1942), North Pacific Railroad Expedition (1853-1856), and Mexican Boundary Survey (1855-1857). Gill's work with these specimens was probably …
Leonard P. Schultz Oral History Interview
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 …
National Systematics Laboratory Records
The materials in this accession were compiled mainly during the tenure of Bruce B. Collette as Director of the Laboratory. Materials include correspondence, recommendations, manuscripts, articles, grant applications and proposals, research, and specimen loans.
Biographical File
This collection contains a variety of materials documenting the lives and careers of scientists from a wide range of fields, including mammalogy, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology, botany, entomology, paleontology and geology. Also included are files on conservationists, taxidermists, historical figures, explorers, frontiersmen, and hunters. The files include biographies, news clippings, press …
Charles Frederic Girard Papers
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Records
This record unit includes correspondence of the division, 1865-1941; accession and distribution record books, 1882-1936; invoices on specimens, ca. 1895, 1911-1923; and related notes, lists and materials on fishes.
Robert H. Gibbs, Jr., Field Notebook
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
