National Museum of Natural History 100th Anniversary Oral History Interviews
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National Museum of Natural History
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2009-2011
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15 digital audio files; 42 digital video files
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9622
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA) 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. Progra...
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Hoffmann, Robert S.
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circa 1975-2002
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14.69 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes) (1 16x20 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-057
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence, research files, and exhibition records created and maintained by Robert S. Hoffmann. Also included are materials related to Hoffmann's professional activities and membership in several international societies and organizations. A significant part of this collection documents the creation and deve...
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Wetmore, Alexander, 1886-1978
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circa 1848-1983 and undated
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116.34 cu. ft. (206 document boxes) (10 half document boxes) (1 12x17 box) (2 16x20 boxes) (29 3x5 boxes) (13 5x8 boxes) (oversize materials)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7006
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The papers of Alexander Wetmore were received in the Smithsonian Archives in several different accessions between 1978 and 1987. The Archives would like to thank Mrs. Beatrice T. Wetmore for her help in transferring her husband's papers to the Archives. We also appreciate the assistance of the staff of the Division of Birds, National Museum ...
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Smithsonian Congress of Scholars
- Dates:
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2009
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-568
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of administrative materials for the Secretary's Research Prizes, including nominations and reviews. The Secretary awards up to ten annual prizes recognizing excellence in recent research by Smithsonian Institution employees. Categories include books, articles or chapters, exhibition catalogues or symposium proceedings, ...
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory
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1962-1986
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13 cu. ft. (13 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 387
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records document the operation of the Carbon-Dating Laboratory during its twenty-four year history. They include logbooks containing raw data on samples analyzed; incoming and outgoing correspondence of Sigalove, Long, and Stuckenrath with Smithsonian and outside scientists concerning the analysis of samples submitted for dating; informa...
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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Reptiles and Amphibians
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1961-1989
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7.5 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-069
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the correspondence of the Division of Reptiles and Amphibians, primarily from the late 1970s to 1989, although a few items date back to the 1960s. The correspondence is widely varied. Much of it pertains to the exchange of specimens. There is substantial correspondence between the scientists at the National Museum ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Division of Vertebrate Paleontology
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1956-2000
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 01-060
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the activities of the Division of Vertebrate Paleontology. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, administrative records regarding collections and the A. Remington Kellogg Library, research notes and proposals, exhibition files, photographs of specimens, and professional activity files. ...
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National Museum of Natural History. Public Information Officer
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circa 1969-1991 and undated, with material from 1959
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11 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (20 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 416
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records were created and collected by Thomas R. Harney and primarily document exhibitions, research, and public programs at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). They include news releases, photographs, newspaper clippings, brochures, and related materials concerning permanent and special exhibitions at NMNH; a biographical ...
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Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies. Office of the Director
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1965-1983
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16.5 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 419
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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American Ornithologists' Union
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1865-
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9.5 cu. ft. (19 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7308
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Record unit 7308 contains biographical materials assembled by the American Ornithologists' Union (AOU). A portion of these materials were transferred to the Smithsonian Archives in 1974 and 1975 as part of the main body of AOU records. The AOU has named the Smithsonian Archives as repository for its official records. In 1983, the Archives ...