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Record Unit 7163,  Vivarium Society,  Records, 1925-1930

Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: Vivarium Society
Title: Records
Dates: 1925-1930
Quantity: 0.1 linear meter.
Collection: Record Unit 7163
Language of Materials: English
Summary:

Historical Note

The Vivarium Society was founded in 1925 by a group of Washington area naturalists who were "actively interested in the study of natural history in the field, and in the maintenance of Vivaria for scientific observations on living specimens." Activities centered around field trips and monthly meetings at which members or guests reported on their recent research.

Introduction

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

Descriptive Entry

This record unit consists of the Constitution of the Vivarium Society; minutes of meetings; correspondence; newspaper clippings; membership lists; and photographs.

This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7163, Vivarium Society, Records

Container List

Box 1

Folder 1 Constitution of the Vivarium Society and Minutes of Meetings, 1925-1930

Box 1 of 1

Folder 2 Correspondence, 1927-1930

Box 1 of 1

Folder 3 Newspaper Clippings, 1927

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Folder 4 Membership Lists, 1920s

Box 1 of 1

Folder 5 Photographs, unidentified

Box 1 of 1