Specimen Records, 1854-1977

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Summary

Consists of records documenting the loan, distribution and destruction of specimens in the Division of Birds collection. Materials include invoices for specimens and equipment on loan to and from the Division. Also included is correspondence relating to the transfer and extension of loans.

Category

Series Level Description

Notes

  • To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
  • For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Unarranged and chronologic

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1854
  • 1854-1977

Restrictions & Rights

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

Topic

  • Vertebrates
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Museums
  • Vertebrate zoology
  • Ornithology
  • Museums--Collection management

Form/Genre

Manuscripts

Local number

SIA RS00052

Physical description

  • 3.5 cu. ft. processed holdings
  • 0.11 cu. ft. unprocessed holdings

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