Richard Rathbun Papers
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Rathbun, Richard, 1852-1918
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1870-1918 and undated
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7.9 cu. ft. (15 document boxes) (1 half document box) (1 3x5 box)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7078
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The papers of Richard Rathbun document his early investigations in geology and paleontology; his college career at Cornell University, 1871-1872; his work as geologist on the Geological Commission of Brazil, 1875-1878; and his scientific and administrative careers with the United States Fish Commission and United States National Museum. O...
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- Dates:
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2003-2004
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37 audiotapes (Reference copies).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9616
- Repository:
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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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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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circa 1877-1948
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14.73 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes) (1 document box) (3 12x17 boxes) (10 tall document boxes) (7 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7184
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers include original logbooks for the Fish Commission vessels Albatross, Fish Hawk, Grampus, Halcyon, Yvonne, and Danglade containing hydrographic and dredging data; transcribed records of some of that data; accession records, transmittal records, lists, and correspondence concerning specimens taken by the Commission; material co...
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- Dates:
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1989-2010
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6 audiotapes (Reference copy).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9582
- Repository:
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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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Michelson, Truman, 1879-1938
Kiyana, Alfred, 1877-1918
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undated
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58 Pages
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS2841
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National Anthropological Archives
Primarily Meskwaki (Fox) word lists handwritten by Alfred Kiyana and other ethnological and linguistic notes. Topics include medicines; foods fed to sick people; laxatives; names of dogs and horses; ethno-etymology; and ethno-ichthyology. There are also lists of founders of ceremonies and rules governing membership in tribal dual division appropria...
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Glassell, Alfred C. (Alfred Curry), 1913-2008, interviewee
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2002
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3 mini-audiotapes (Originals).
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 9601
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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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Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887
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1833-1889
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39.3 cu. ft. (74 document boxes) (3 half document boxes) (5 3x5 boxes) (oversize material)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7002
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
The Spencer F. Baird Papers are the combination of several different deposits. One group was originally labeled "Private" by the Smithsonian Institution Archives at the time they were received. Another group came to the Smithsonian from Lucy Hunter Baird (Baird's daughter), or from her estate after her death.
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- Dates:
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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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American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
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1968-1982
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 84-026
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists mostly of files maintained by Bruce B. Collette as Secretary of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (1974-1978). Files concern committees, annual meetings, publications, and fiscal matters.
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Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
- Dates:
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1957-2010
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8 cu. ft. (8 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 13-082
- Repository:
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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 ...
