Telegrams, 1958-1963

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Summary

Consists primarily of copies of telegrams sent by officials of the Smithsonian Institution and the bureaus under its administration concerning procurement, personnel, and other administrative matters, but occasionally document the distribution of specimens, negotiations for collections, and field work. Occasional incoming telegrams are also found. Helena M. Weiss served as Chief of the Division of Correspondence and Documents, 1948-1956, and Registrar 1956-1971.

Subject

Weiss, Helena M. 1909-2004

Category

Series Level Description

Notes

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Organization

Alphabetic and chronologic

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1958
  • 1958-1963

Topic

  • Museums
  • Museums--Collection management

Form/Genre

Manuscripts

Local number

SIA RS00319

Physical description

.5 cu. ft. processed holdings

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