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SIA RU007384, White, John H. 1933-, John H. White, Jr., Papers, circa 1959-1989

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Summary

Creator:
White, John H. 1933-
Title:
John H. White, Jr., Papers, circa 1959-1989
Dates:
1959, 1959-1989, circa 1959-1989
Notes:
John H. White, Jr., (1933- ), historian and museum curator, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated with a B.A. in history from Miami University, Ohio, in 1958. Shortly after receiving his degree, White joined the staff of the Smithsonian Institution as Assistant Curator of the Division of Transportation, Department of Science and Technology, Museum of History and Technology. White later became Associate Curator of the Division, 1961-1966, Curator, 1967-1985, and Senior Historian, 1986-1989. White specialized in land transportation, particularly the history of railroads
Summary:
These papers consist mainly of correspondence documenting activities of John H. White, Jr., as Curator and Senior Historian of the Division of Transportation. Also included is some correspondence documenting White's work as editor of Railroad History
Topic:
Railroads--History
Subjects:
White, John H. 1933-, National Museum of American History (U.S.) Division of Transportation
Form/Genre:
Mixed archival materials, Collection descriptions
Local Number:
SIA RU007384
Physical Description:
1.2 linear meters

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

Record Unit 7384

White, John H, 1933-

John H. White, Jr, Papers, circa 1959-1989

Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: White, John H, 1933-
Title: John H. White, Jr, Papers
Dates: circa 1959-1989
Quantity: 1.2 linear meters.
Collection: Record Unit 7384
Language of Materials: English

Historical Note

John H. White, Jr., (1933- ), historian and museum curator, was born at Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated with a B.A. in history from Miami University, Ohio, in 1958. Shortly after receiving his degree, White joined the staff of the Smithsonian Institution as Assistant Curator for the Division of Transportation, Department of Science and Technology, in the Museum of History and Technology. White later became Associate Curator of the Division, 1961-1966, Curator, 1967-1985, and Senior Historian, 1986-1989. During these years the Division of Transportation was under the Department of Industries, 1969-1977, and the Department of the History of Technology, 1978-1979, in the National Museum of History and Technology; and part of the Department of the History of Science and Technology, National Museum of American History, after 1980. White specialized in land transportation, particularly the history of railroads.

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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 mainly of correspondence that documents activities of John H. White, Jr., as Curator and Senior Historian of the Division of Transportation, and includes some correspondence documenting the years White was editor of Railroad History. In addition are desk calendars noting important meetings and various other agendas.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7384, White, John H, 1933-, John H. White, Jr, Papers

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Container List

Box 1

Reading Files, July 1, 1971 thru December 30, 1981 (20 folders)

Box 1 of 2

Box 2

Reading Files, January 19, 1982 thru December 28, 1989 (10 folders)

Box 2 of 2

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