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SIA RU007128, Benjamin, Foster Hendrickson, Foster Hendrickson Benjamin Papers, circa 1927-1933

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Summary

Creator:
Benjamin, Foster Hendrickson
Title:
Foster Hendrickson Benjamin Papers, circa 1927-1933
Dates:
1927, 1927-1933
Notes:
Foster Hendrickson Benjamin (1895-1936), lepidopterist, was introduced to entomology by George P. Engelhardt and Jacob Doll. Following his graduation from Cornell in 1921, Benjamin worked for the Mississippi State Plant Board. In 1922, he became Curator of the William Barnes Museum at Decatur, Illinois, and in 1927 joined the United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Entomology. There he assisted in the investigations of the Mexican (Texas, 1927) and Mediterranean (Florida, 1929) fruit flies. In 1931 Benjamin transferred to the taxonomic staff of the Bureau of Entomology located in the United States National Museum, where he remained until his death
Summary:
These papers consist of a small quantity of records dealing with the various fruit fly studies and a larger number of taxonomic papers prepared by Benjamin. Some are incomplete, some were finished and in press, and others were approved for publication
Restrictions:
Use of this record unit requires prior arrangement with the Archives staff
Topic:
Entomology
Subject:
Bureau of Entomology (USDA)
Form/Genre:
Collection descriptions, Mixed archival materials
Local Number:
SIA RU007128

Finding Aids to Personal Papers and Special Collections in the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Record Unit 7128

Benjamin, Foster Hendrickson

Foster Hendrickson Benjamin Papers, circa 1927-1933

Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: Benjamin, Foster Hendrickson
Title: Foster Hendrickson Benjamin Papers
Dates: circa 1927-1933
Quantity: 0.1 linear meter.
Collection: Record Unit 7128
Language of Materials: English

Historical Note

Foster Hendrickson Benjamin (1895-1936), lepidopterist, was introduced to entomology by George P. Engelhardt and Jacob Doll. Following his graduation from Cornell in 1921, Benjamin worked for the Mississippi State Plant Board. In 1922, he became Curator of the William Barnes Museum at Decatur, Illinois, and in 1927 joined the United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Entomology. There he assisted in the investigations of the Mexican (Texas, 1927) and Mediterranean (Florida, 1929) fruit flies. In 1931 Benjamin transferred to the taxonomic staff of the Bureau of Entomology located in the United States National Museum, where he remained until his death.

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Introduction

This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.

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Descriptive Entry

These papers consist of a small quantity of records dealing with the various fruit fly studies and a larger number of taxonomic papers prepared by Benjamin. Some are incomplete, some were finished and in press, and others were approved for publication.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7128, Benjamin, Foster Hendrickson, Foster Hendrickson Benjamin Papers

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Container List

Series 1

Fruit Fly Investigation Records.

Box 1

Folder 1 Records, mostly copies, listing equipment sent to various stations involved in Mexican and Mediterranean fruit fly investigations

Box 1 of 1

Series 2

Manuscripts on Taxonomy.

Box 1

Folder 2 Uncompleted argotid manuscript

Box 1 of 1

Folder 3 Manuscripts in preparation

Box 1 of 1

Folder 4 "Lepidoptera of Mississippi"

Box 1 of 1

Folder 5 Manuscripts not in press

Box 1 of 1

Folder 6 Manuscripts approved

Box 1 of 1

Folder 7 Manuscripts in press or published

Box 1 of 1

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