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SIA Acc. 98-104, Hooker, Marjorie, Marjorie Hooker Papers, c. 1950-1997

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Summary

Creator:
Hooker, Marjorie
Title:
Marjorie Hooker Papers, c. 1950-1997
Dates:
1950, 1950-1997, c 1950-1997
Summary:
These records consist of materials created and maintained by Marjorie Hooker, a Geologist with the United States Geological Survey, containing research on William Thomson. Also included are materials pertaining to Hooker's research and correspondence with others interested in Thomson. The papers contain research on Thomson and his friendship with James Smithson in London and later in Naples. Materials include research notes, copies of abstracts and articles (many of which are in Italian), and correspondence
Topic:
Geology
Subjects:
Smithson, James 1765-1829, Thomson, William 1761-1806, Geological Survey (U.S.)
Form/Genre:
Books, Collection descriptions, Manuscripts
Local Number:
SIA Acc. 98-104
Physical Description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)

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

Accession 98-104

Hooker, Marjorie

Marjorie Hooker Papers, circa 1950-1997

Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: Hooker, Marjorie
Title: Marjorie Hooker Papers
Dates: circa 1950-1997
Quantity: 1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Collection: Accession 98-104
Language of Materials: English

Descriptive Entry

This accession consists of materials created and maintained by Marjorie Hooker, a Geologist with the United States Geological Survey, containing research on William Thomson. Also included are materials pertaining to Hooker's research and correspondence with others interested in Thomson. The papers contain research on Thomson and his friendship with James Smithson in London and later in Naples. Papers include research notes, copies of abstracts and articles (many of which are in Italian), and correspondence.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 98-104, Hooker, Marjorie, Marjorie Hooker Papers

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Container List

Box 1

William Thomson Materials (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

Notes and Abstracts (Marjorie Hooker)

Box 1 of 1

Notes and Transcriptions (Marjorie Hooker)

Box 1 of 1

Voyages Physiques et Lythologiques dans la Companie - Breislak, Tomes I-II (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

Journals of the Geochemical Society

Box 1 of 1

Articles (2 folders)

Box 1 of 1

Waterston - Gunther - Smithson - Faugas St. Fond.

Box 1 of 1

William Thomson - Dolomite -Miemite

Box 1 of 1

Sarcolite in Reference Books

Box 1 of 1

William Thomson - Silicious Incrustus

Box 1 of 1

Notes

Box 1 of 1

Willie Thomson

Box 1 of 1

Articles (3 folders)

Box 1 of 1

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