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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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Chapman, Dean R., 1922-1995
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circa 1960-1976
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2.5 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes; 1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-100
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Dean R. Chapman (1922-1995) was an authority on tektites (enigmatic natural glass objects that are found in certain regions of both the Earth's land surfaces and in its deep sea sediments. Tektites have historically been collected along with meteorites). He spent most of his career as an aerodynamicist at the National Aeronautics and Spac...
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Charles D. Walcott Collection
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Walcott, Charles D. (Charles Doolittle), 1850-1927
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1851-1940 and undated
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108.59 cu. ft. (16 record storage boxes) (84 document boxes) (1 half document box) (1 12x17 box) (2 16x20 boxes) (8 5x8 boxes) (oversized materials and framed panoramas)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7004
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Charles D. Walcott Collection Papers (Record Unit 7004) were given to the Smithsonian Institution by his wife, Mary Vaux Walcott, with certain more recent additions. The Archives would like to thank Dr. Ellis L. Yochelson, United States Geological Survey, and Frederick J. Collier, Department of Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural His...
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Hrdlička, Aleš, 1869-1943
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1875-1966
bulk 1903-1943
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206.71 Linear feet (294 boxes, 138 folders, 9 rolled items, and 4 folios)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.1974-31
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National Anthropological Archives
The papers of Aleš Hrdlička, curator in the Division of Physical Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, United States National Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, offer considerable insight into the development of physical anthropology in the first half of this century. The papers include honors bestowed on Hrdlička, autobiographical notes, correspondence with many of the leading anthropologists of the day, anthropometric and osteometric measurements and observations (forming most of the collection), extensive photographs of Hrdlička's field work, manuscripts, research materials, and "My Journeys" (essentially a diary Hrdlička kept of his field work). In addition, there is material of a personal nature. The papers date from 1875 to 1966, but the bulk of the materials date from 1903 to 1943, the time of Hrdlička's career at the USNM.
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Tolman, Ruel P. (Ruel Pardee), 1878-1954
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1909-1964
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1.75 cu. ft. (3 document boxes) (1 half document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7433
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Ruel P. Tolman Collection contains official correspondence; biographical information; photocopies of prints, drawings and photographs; and scrapbooks. Included are papers relating to Tolman's work as a graphic artist, his interest in miniature painting, and his participation in arts-related organizations. Of particular interest are four s...
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Parish Gallery
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1940-2013
bulk 1991-2013
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6.4 Linear feet
11.73 Gigabytes
- Collection ID:
- AAA.parigall
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Archives of American Art
The records of Parish Gallery, located in Washington, D.C., measure 6.4 linear feet and 11.73 gigabytes and date from 1940 to 2013, with the bulk of the collection dating from 1991 to 2013. This collection consists primarily of exhibition files, but also includes administrative files, as well as some biographical material related to Norman Parish's career before opening the gallery.
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Smithsonian Institution. International Exchange Service
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circa 1908-1971
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21 cu. ft. (21 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 502
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of the correspondence of the director of the International Exchange Service along with invoices and shipping instructions. The bulk of the correspondence relates to the exchange of printed matter between parties in the United States and abroad.
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National Air and Space Museum. Department of Space Science and Exploration
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circa 1960-1986
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22.5 cu. ft. (22 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 348
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records consist of administrative files from the Department of Astronautics and the Department of Space Science and Exploration. Materials include correspondence, budget materials, exhibit scripts, annual reports, files of former curator Richard Hallion, correspondence of Durant concerning the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astron...
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Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. Office of the Program Coordinator
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1970-1978
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4 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 non-standard size box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 83-002
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of an annual report and program reports concerning the Resident Associates Program (RAP); brochures, pamphlets, and announcements of Smithsonian Resident Associates activities; and blank membership cards. Also included are Susan Hamilton's personal files. There are extensive materials documenting the City Building Educ...
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Fosberg, F. Raymond (Francis Raymond), 1908-1993
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circa 1945-1993
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14 cu. ft. (14 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 94-043
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers consist primarily of correspondence and project files documenting F. Raymond Fosberg's professional career as a botanist and biogeographer. Included are extensive files documenting his work on the Aldabra Research Subcommittee and the Flora of Ceylon Project. Also included is extensive correspondence with David R. Stoddart. T...