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Accession T91026,  Washburn, Wilcomb E,  Wilcomb E. Washburn Papers, 1955-1977

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Washburn, Wilcomb E
Title:Wilcomb E. Washburn Papers
Dates:1955-1977
Quantity:3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
Collection:Accession T91026
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

These papers document Wilcomb E. Washburn's professional career, a historian and a teacher of American political and cultural history. He held positions at the National Museum for American History, Division of Political History and later at the Smithsonian Institution, Office of American Studies. Materials include correspondence, appointment books, files concerning Washburn's activities on the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and research on bicycles, and other papers documenting his professional activities.

Descriptive Entry

These papers document Wilcomb E. Washburn's professional career. Materials include correspondence, appointment books, files concerning Washburn's activities on the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and research on bicycles, and other papers documenting his professional activities.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession T91026, Washburn, Wilcomb E, Wilcomb E. Washburn Papers

Container List

Box 1

Record of Incoming Correspondence and Visitors, 1968

Box 1 of 3

Record of Incoming Correspondence and Visitors, 1966-1967

Box 1 of 3

Correspondence, A-Z

Box 1 of 3

Correspondence, 1972

Box 1 of 3

Correspondence,1972

Box 1 of 3

Correspondence, December 1973-July 1973

Box 1 of 3

The Harvard Graduate Society for Advanced Study and Research Newsletters, 1956-1967

Box 1 of 3

The News Letter from the Institute of Early American History and Culture, 1955-1966

Box 1 of 3

Folger Library, 1960-1967

Box 1 of 3

National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1965-1966

Box 1 of 3

Correspondence Log, January- December 1970

Box 1 of 3

Correspondence Log, January 1970-January 1969

Box 1 of 3

Bureau of Social Science Research, Inc., 1962-1971

Box 1 of 3

Appointment Book, 1969

Box 1 of 3

Appointment Book, 1969

Box 1 of 3

Appointment Book, 1970

Box 1 of 3

Appointment Book, 1972

Box 1 of 3

Box 2

Calendar Pad, 1965-1967

Box 2 of 3

Diary and Appointment Book, 1967

Box 2 of 3

American Revolution Bicentennial Committee, 1967-1970

Box 2 of 3

American Revolution Bicentennial Committee - Publications and Research Advisory Panel, Heritage '76 Committee, 1969-1974

Box 2 of 3

American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1967-1968

Box 2 of 3

American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1963-1966

Box 2 of 3

American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1967-1970

Box 2 of 3

American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1968

Box 2 of 3

American Revolution Bicentennial Committee, 1968-1969

Box 2 of 3

Vinland Map Conference

Box 2 of 3

Vinland Map Material, 1971

Box 2 of 3

St. Mary's City Commission Application to NEH, 1971

Box 2 of 3

Moscow Paper: "Oriental Purpose of Arctic Navigations" (2 folders)

Box 2 of 3

Moscow Paper: "Oriental Purpose of Arctic Navigations"

Box 2 of 3

Moscow Paper: "Oriental Purpose of Arctic Navigations" - Frobischer Iron Bloom Article, 1964-1970

Box 2 of 3

International Studies Association, 1966-1969

Box 2 of 3

International Studies Association, 1968-1969

Box 2 of 3

International Studies Association, 1969-1973 [folder 1 of 2]

Box 2 of 3

Box 3

International Studies Association, 1969-1973 [folder 2 of 2]

Box 3 of 3

Japan-American Society, 1969-1971

Box 3 of 3

Bicycle Maps and Handbooks

Box 3 of 3

Bicycle Plans, Proceedings, and Publicity, 1971

Box 3 of 3

Bike Literature and Circulations, 1967-1971

Box 3 of 3

Commuter Bikeways, 1972-1974

Box 3 of 3

Urban Transportation - Clippings, 1973-1974

Box 3 of 3

Bicycle File - Correspondence, 1969-1971

Box 3 of 3

Come Hosteling, 1972-1973

Box 3 of 3

Ride-On, 1974-1975

Box 3 of 3

Notes and Report Drafts (Young), 1969

Box 3 of 3

Bicycle File - League of American Wheelmen, 1967-1971

Box 3 of 3

Bicycle File - A Proposal for a Commuter Bicycleway... (Original copy with publications folders), 1970

Box 3 of 3

Bicycle File - Proposal - Summer 1969

Box 3 of 3

Bicycle File - Miscellaneous printed matter and notes

Box 3 of 3

Survey Results - Young

Box 3 of 3

Informal Notes, 1968-1970

Box 3 of 3

"Bicycle Notes and the 'Bison Conspiracy,'" 1969

Box 3 of 3

Bicycle Clippings, 1967-1977

Box 3 of 3