Grant Records, 1962-1987

Summary

Consists of records documenting the fund raising activities of the National Museum of Natural History under Directors T.D. (Thomas Dale) Stewart, 1962-1966; Richard S. Cowan, 1966-1973; Porter M. Kier, 1973-1979; James F. Mello, Acting Director, 1979; Richard S. Fiske, 1980-1985; James C. Tyler, Acting Director, 1985, 1988; and Robert S. Hoffmann, 1985-1988. Materials include proposals, reports, and other records documenting research grant applications and administration in NMNH departments.

Subject

• Stewart, T. D (Thomas Dale) 1901-1997
• Cowan, Richard S. 1921-1997
• Kier, Porter M
• Mello, James F. 1936-
• Fiske, Richard S
• Tyler, James C. 1935-
• Hoffmann, Robert S

Category

Series Level Description

Notes

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Addl. KW Subjects

(SIA RS00006)

Organization

Chronologic, and by department thereunder

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

• 1962
• 1962-1987

Restrictions & Rights

Materials less than 15 years old Restricted. Contact reference staff for details

Topic

• Natural history museums
• Research grants

Form/Genre

Manuscripts

Local number

SIA RS00005

Physical description

• 9.5 cu. ft. processed holdings
• 1 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings

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