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Finding Aids to Records of Professional Societies in the Smithsonian Institution Archives

Accession 04-061

Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections

Records, 1990-2004

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator:Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections
Title:Records
Dates:1990-2004
Quantity:1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Collection:Accession 04-061
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of materials regarding Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) annual meetings, publications and committees. Materials include correspondence, minutes, newsletters and other serial publications, photographs, and related materials documenting SPNHC activities.

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This accession consists of records regarding Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) annual meetings, publications and committees. Materials include correspondence, minutes, newsletters and other serial publications, photographs, and related materials documenting SPNHC activities.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 04-061, Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, Records

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Container List

Box 1

February 25, 2003 - Proposal to the Bay Foundation for funding of the production of "Fundamentals of Safety & Health for Museum Professionals" from Cathy Hawks.

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March 14, 2003 - Registration form and informational material for the 18th Annual Meeting, June 15-19, Lubbock, Texas.

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March 25, 2003 - SPNHC Newsletter, March 2003, Vol. 17, No. 1, including member survey for SPNHC 2004 in New York City.

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June 4, 2003 - Corrected version of minutes of first meeting of Council and draft versions of Annual General Meeting and second meeting of Council, Montreal, 2002.

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June 27, 2003 - Registration packet for the 2003 Annual Meeting, June 15-19, Lubbock, Texas including Program & Abstracts, Documentation, List of Attendees, local maps & things of interest, Workshop materials "Use of Digital Technology in Museums" June 20-21, and a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards CD.

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June 27, 2003 - Folder of Council transactions conducted via e-mail since Annual Meeting 2002 from Elana Benamy.

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July 1, 2003 - Mailing from Materialise with information about Mimics software.

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July 2, 2003 - E-mail call for nominations for the 2004 elections of President-elect, Secretary, & two Members-at-large from Rich Rebeler.

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July 22, 2003 - Collection Forum, Spring 2003, Vol. 18, Nos. 1-2.

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August 8, 2003 - Two rolls Black & White prints & negatives from the Annual Meeting & Workshop, 2003, Lubbock, Texas.

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September 25, 2003 - SPNHC Newsletter Vol. 17, No. 2.

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November 12, 2003 - Agenda for November 14 meeting of the Special Publications Editorial Subcommittee re: text on Health & Safety for Museum Professionals from Cathy Hawks.

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December 8, 2003 - Files of Elizabeth Merritt primarily relating to her service as a Member-at-Large and on the Training and Education Committee.

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Quality Training Management Workshop - 1997 (4 folders)

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Workshop reimbursements - 1996

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Workshop on Herbaria - 1995

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Workshop on Risk Assessment - 1994

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Annual Meeting and Risk Management Workshop - 1994

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Archives Workshop - 1993 (2 folders)

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Pest Control Workshop - 1992

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Exhibiting Natural History Materials Workshop - 1990 (3 folders)

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Education and Training Committee general business - 1990-1992, 1995-1996 (3 folders)

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Health and Safety Guidelines Workshop - 1991

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Miscellaneous Correspondence - 1990-1999

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Box 2

Loan Form Study for Collection Forum

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Several manuscript and book reviews for Collection Forum (9 folders)

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Member-at-Large correspondence

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Professionalism Committee

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Publications Committee

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Registrar's Committee - American Association of Museums (RC-AAM) Liaison

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Second World Congress on the Preservation and Conservation of Natural History Collections

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Type Segregation: Risk Management

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Calendar Poll Replies

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February 5, 2004 - Materials for the 2004 election of officers.

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