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Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 00-080

National Museum of Natural History. Department of Botany

Departmental Records, 1973-1994

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:National Museum of Natural History. Department of Botany
Title:Departmental Records
Dates:1973-1994
Quantity:1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection:Accession 00-080
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of records documenting the administration of the Department of Botany Greenhouse, which was located in the Natural History Building East Court from 1976-1992. Materials include correspondence and memoranda with staff and vendors; planning, specification, and maintenance files; meeting minutes; architectural drawings; budget records; and a small number of photographs documenting repairs. These files were maintained by Susan L. Richardson, Museum Specialist.

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of records that document the administration of the Department of Botany Greenhouse, which was located in the Natural History Building East Court from 1976-1992. Materials include correspondence and memoranda with staff and vendors; planning, specification, and maintenance files; meeting minutes; architectural drawings; budget records; and a small number of photographs documenting repairs. These files were maintained by Susan L. Richardson, Museum Specialist.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 00-080, National Museum of Natural History. Department of Botany, Departmental Records

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Container List

Box 1

Water Purification, 1992-1993

Box 1 of 1

Cooling System, undated

Box 1 of 1

Greenhouse Watering, 1988-1993

Box 1 of 1

Budget, 1994

Box 1 of 1

Material Safety Data Sheet, 1987-1990

Box 1 of 1

Beneficial Insects, 1990

Box 1 of 1

Pesticides, 1973-1986

Box 1 of 1

Greenhouse Meetings, 1982-1992

Box 1 of 1

Greenhouse Emergencies, 1987-1988

Box 1 of 1

Respiratory Training Safety Office, 1990-1991

Box 1 of 1

Greenhouse Pests, undated,

Box 1 of 1

Shipment of Plants, 1987-1992

Box 1 of 1

Annual Report, 1981-1990

Box 1 of 1

Accession of Greenhouse Plants and Incoming Shipments, 1988-1989

Box 1 of 1

Distributed Greenhouse Plants, 1978-1979

Box 1 of 1

Bamboos in Greenhouse, 1987-1988

Box 1 of 1

Development of Greenhouse Space, 1987

Box 1 of 1

Greenhouse Removed for an East Court, 1990

Box 1 of 1

Museum Support Center Greenhouse and Movement of Greenhouse, 1989

Box 1 of 1

Repairs to Greenhouse, 1986

Box 1 of 1

Replacement of Wood Floor, 1988

Box 1 of 1

Greenhouse Lights, 1981

Box 1 of 1

Lights, 1984-1985

Box 1 of 1

Greenhouse Plans, 1975-1976

Box 1 of 1

Heating Units, 1976-1985 (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

Lath House, 1986

Box 1 of 1

Equipment Specifications, 1975-1976

Box 1 of 1

Plans and Supplies, 1976

Box 1 of 1