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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
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1910-2011
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11 cu. ft. (11 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 12-107
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the papers of Donald Baird (1926-2011), paleontologist, anthropologist, geologist, and seventeenth and eighteenth century firearms authority. He became a member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology in 1949 (Vice President, 1983-1984; President, 1984-1985; Honorary Life Member, 1991; J. T. Gregory Award, 1996). ...
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Smithsonian Institution. Libraries. Office of the Director
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circa 1904-1978
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42 cu. ft. (42 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession T90122
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records that document the activities of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries. Records include American Library Association materials, correspondence, a vertical file, and acquisitions and exchanges from the early 20th Century.
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Burns, Allan F. (Allan Frank), 1945-
Bernard, H. Russell (Harvey Russell), 1940-
Wagley, Charles, 1913-1991
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1982-1990
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27 Videocassettes (VHS) (54 hours, color sound)
- Collection ID:
- HSFA.1989.10
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Human Studies Film Archives
Collection consists of VHS videos from the Visual History of Anthropology Project. In 1984 Allan F. Burns, Russell Bernard and Charles Wagley, anthropologists in the Department of Anthropology, University of Florida, Gainesville, initiated a history of anthropology project consisting of 28 video oral histories of retired or soon to be retired ant...
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
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1988
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34 cu. ft. (34 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 91-081
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of administrative records of the Office of the Secretary, Robert McCormick Adams, for the year 1988.
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Cyrus W. Field Papers
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Field, Cyrus
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1835 - 1897
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3.5 Cubic feet (11 boxes, 15 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1386
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents Cyrus W. Field's efforts to lay the transatlantic cable from Ireland to Newfoundland in 1866. The materials include photographs, correspondence, resolutions, maps, charts, and printed publications about Field and the transatlantic Cable.
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1871-1912
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1,195 Prints (albumen, silver gelatin, and platinum)
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.37
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National Anthropological Archives
Photographs of geologic features and the natural environment of the American West, Alaska, and Mexico, most of which were created during government surveys and the expansion of railroads during the 1800s. There are also photographs collected and made by individuals who worked or traveled in the west. Depicted locales include Alaska, Arizona, Brit...
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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum
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1875-1902
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16.5 cu. ft. (33 document boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 201
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This record unit consists of two of the special files maintained by the Department of Correspondence and Documents. In 1902 a new system for maintaining records was established. Descriptions of the records are included as part of the series descriptions.
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National Museum of American Art. Office of Registration and Collections Management
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1920-1994
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34 cu. ft. (34 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 97-001
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the administrative records of the National Museum of American Art, Office of the Registrar, 1920-1994, with the majority dated 1985-1994. The records include Exhibition Files, 1920-1960 and 1986-1991; Photo Requests, 1987-1992; Read Files, 1985-1993; Loan Forms/Photos Ordered, 1989-1993; Permission Forms, numbered ...
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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
- Repository:
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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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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Sponsored Programs and Procurement Department
- Dates:
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1997-2010
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 11-272
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting outside funding for Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) research, projects, and activities. Materials include proposals, quotations, and bids from contractors, equipment makers, and other vendors to provide services, equipment, and instruments for SAO.
