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SIA RU007341, Gentner, Louis G. 1892-1980, Louis G. Gentner Papers, 1920-1979 and undated
Summary
- Creator:
- Gentner, Louis G. 1892-1980
- Title:
- Louis G. Gentner Papers, 1920-1979 and undated
- Dates:
- 1920, 1920-1979, 1920-1979 and undated
- Notes:
- Louis G. Gentner (1892-1980) was a coleopterist and authority on the taxonomy of flea beetles. He spent most of his professional career as an entomologist at the Southern Oregon Experiment Station. Gentner amassed a large collection of flea beetles which he donated to the National Museum of Natural History in 1979
- Summary:
- This collection consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence documenting Gentner's research on flea beetles. Most of the letters concern the identification and acquisition of specimens. Also included are newspaper clippings concerning Gentner, a copy of his bibliography, and sample labels from his collection
- Topic:
- Entomology
- Form/Genre:
- Mixed archival materials, Collection descriptions
- Local Number:
- SIA RU007341
- Physical Description:
- 0.4 linear meter
Finding Aids to Personal Papers and Special Collections in the Smithsonian Institution Archives
Table of Contents
Record Unit 7341
Gentner, Louis G, 1892-1980
Louis G. Gentner Papers, 1920-1979 and undated
Collection Overview | |
| Repository: | Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu. |
|---|---|
| Creator: | Gentner, Louis G, 1892-1980 |
| Title: | Louis G. Gentner Papers |
| Dates: | 1920-1979 and undated |
| Quantity: | 0.4 linear meter. |
| Collection: | Record Unit 7341 |
| Language of Materials: | English |
Historical Note
Louis G. Gentner (1892-1980) was a coleopterist and authority on the taxonomy of flea beetles. He spent most of his professional career as an entomologist at the Southern Oregon Experiment Station. Gentner amassed a large collection of flea beetles which he donated to the National Museum of Natural History in 1979.
Introduction
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Descriptive Entry
This collection consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence documenting Gentner's research on flea beetles. Most of the letters concern the identification and acquisition of specimens. Also included are newspaper clippings concerning Gentner, a copy of his bibliography, and sample labels from his collection.
Index Terms
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Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7341, Gentner, Louis G, 1892-1980, Louis G. Gentner Papers
Container List
Box 1
Folder 1 Alticinae, 1920-1921
Folder 2 Alticinae, 1922-1923
Folder 3 Alticinae, 1924-1925
Folder 4 Alticinae, 1925-1926
Folder 5 Alticinae, 1927-1928
Folder 6 Alticinae, 1929
Folder 7 Alticinae, 1930-1937
Box 2
Folder 1 Alticinae, 1938-1941
Folder 2 Alticinae, 1942-1944
Folder 3 Alticinae, 1945-1948
Folder 4 Alticinae, 1949-1951
Folder 5 Alticinae, 1952-1953
Folder 6 Alticinae, 1954-1956
Box 3
Folder 1 Alticinae, 1957-1961
Folder 2 Alticinae, 1962-1964
Folder 3 Alticinae, 1965-1966
Folder 4 Alticinae, 1967-1968
Folder 5 Alticinae, 1968
Folder 6 Alticinae, 1969
Folder 7 Alticinae, 1970
Folder 8 Alticinae, 1971-1972
Folder 9 Alticinae, 1973-1977
Folder 10 Newspaper Clippings, Bibliography and Related Materials, 1979 and undated
- Finding Aid encoded on: 8-19-2011
- Contact us at osiaref@si.edu
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