Correspondence, 1958-1985

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Summary

Consists of records documenting the activities of Richard Hubbard Howland, Special Assistant the Secretary, 1968-1985. Records feature his extensive dealings with various professional societies and associations as well as special projects. Materials include incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda. Records created before 1968 were created by Howland in his capacity as Chairman of the Department of Civil History, Museum of History and Technology.

Subject

  • Howland, Richard Hubbard
  • Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) Department of Civil History

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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

Alphabetic by subject

Repository Loc.

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

Date

  • 1958
  • 1958-1985

Topic

  • Professional associations
  • Museums, associations, institutions, etc

Form/Genre

  • Manuscripts
  • Sketches

Local number

SIA RS00733

Physical description

12.5 cu. ft. processed holdings

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