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United States National Museum. Division of Insects
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1909-1963
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17 cu. ft. (17 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 140
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records comprise the official correspondence of the Department of Entomology. Because a close relationship existed between the Department of Entomology of the National Museum and the Bureau of Entomology of the Agriculture Department, there is considerable correspondence of Agriculture Department staff, notably August Busck and Carl...
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William J. Hammer Collection
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Electricity and Modern Physics, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Hammer, William J. (William Joseph), 1858-1934 (electrical engineer)
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circa 1847-1989
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36 Cubic feet (124 boxes, 3 map-folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0069
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Original documents and papers generated by William J. Hammer and by various companies and individuals with whom he was associated. Includes material related to the research and inventions of Edison, Bell, Tesla, the Curies, etc.
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Broussard-Simmons, Vanessa
Kraft General Foods, Inc.
Archives Center, NMAH, SI.
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undated
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3 Cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0510
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection consists primarily of cookbooks and similar forms of literature containing recipes and - or information relating to food customs, created by producers and manufacturers of foods products, cooking utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment.
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of Exhibits Programs
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circa 1960-1971
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0.28 cu. ft. (1 half document box) (1 oversize folder)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 04-060
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of drawings documenting early exhibitions at the Museum of History and Technology, including the Hall of Tools, the Hall of Vehicles, and the Halls of Medical Sciences. Some displays for the Halls of Medical Sciences were first exhibited in the Arts and Industries Building. A few materials document an exhibition on...
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United States. National Marine Fisheries Service
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1958-2002
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 05-292
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
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.
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Rehder, Harald Alfred, 1907-
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circa 1932-1985
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5.93 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (1 12x17 box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-058
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of correspondence, manuscripts, notes, research materials, photographs, and 35mm slides documenting Rehder's curatorial career at NMNH; his malacological research; expeditions and field work; and professional activities, especially with the AMU. Researchers should also consult Record Unit 73 for Rehder's correspondence ...
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Kier, Porter M.
- Dates:
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1957-1985
- Size:
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5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7360
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This collection consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence documenting Porter M. Kier's research and curatorial careers. The letters concern the identification, exchange, and acquisition of specimens; the publication of scientific papers; field work; and professional activities, especially his work for the PSA.
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Hobbs, Horton H. (Horton Holcombe), 1914-1994
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1935-1993, with related material from 1900-1906
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12 cu. ft. (12 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7469
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitzed with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Museum Programs
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circa 1974-1987
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27 cu. ft. (27 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 95-027
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists primarily of the files of W. Donald Duckworth and Catherine J. Kerby as Special Assistants to the Assistant Secretary for Museum Programs to coordinate the development and construction of the Museum Support Center (MSC). The records include correspondence, memoranda, plans, blueprints, bids, fiscal records, shop dr...
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National Collection of Fine Arts. Office of the Director
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1892-1960
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22 cu. ft. (44 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 311
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit documents the administration of William Henry Holmes, first Curator of the National Gallery of Art (NGA), 1907-1920, and Director of the Gallery, 1920-1932. To a lesser extent, it also documents the administration of Ruel P. Tolman, Acting Director of NGA, 1932-1937, and the National Collection of Fine Arts (NCFA), 1937-1946, ...