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Accession 13-012

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Administrative Records, 1979-1998
Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu.
Creator: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Title: Administrative Records
Dates: 1979-1998
Quantity: 1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Collection: Accession 13-012
Language of Materials: English
Summary:

This accession documents the operation and administration of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's (STRI) San Blas field station in the Kuna Yala territory on the Atlantic coast of Panama. Many of the records document the relations and agreements between STRI and the local indigenous group, the Cuna (or Kuna) Indians. Other topics include facilities, research, and equipment. The majority of the records were created by D. Ross Robertson, Scientist-in-Charge. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, agreements, reports, budgets, policies, inventories, scripts for presentations, photographs, maps, sketches, clippings, pamphlets, notes, and related materials.

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This accession consists of records that document the operation and administration of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's (STRI) San Blas field station in the Kuna Yala territory on the Atlantic coast of Panama. Many of the records document the relations and agreements between STRI and the local indigenous group, the Cuna (or Kuna) Indians. Other topics include facilities, research, and equipment. The majority of the records were created by D. Ross Robertson, Scientist-in-Charge. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, agreements, reports, budgets, policies, inventories, scripts for presentations, photographs, maps, sketches, clippings, pamphlets, notes, and related materials.

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Preferred Citation

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 13-012, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Administrative Records

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Container List

Box 1

San Blas Bibliography, 1972-1985, compiled by Ross Robertson, March 1986

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San Blas - Correspondence with "La Intendencia," 1989-1992

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San Blas - Intendencia Business, 1986

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San Blas - Intendencia Buseinss, 1988-1989

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Kuna Congress - Annual Report, October 1987-October 1988

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Kuna Traditional Congress, 1986-1989

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Kuna General Congress, 1981-1987

Box 1 of 2

Kuna Yala Community, 1987

Box 1 of 2

San Blas - Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1981-1984

Box 1 of 2

Possible Biological Effects of a Panama Sea-Level Canal: An Annotated Bibliography, 1971-August 1977, compiled by H. A. Lessios

Box 1 of 2

San Blas - General Correspondence File, June-November 1991

Box 1 of 2

San Blas - Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1996-1998

Box 1 of 2

STRI House Reconstruction, 1985-1986

Box 1 of 2

Fisher House, 1986

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FY 1986 Budget - New House

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San Blas Photographs, June 1986 and undated

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San Blas - New Site/General File, 1988-1990

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Kuna Environmental Project, 1987

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PEMASKY (Proyecto de Estudio para el Manejo de Areas Silvestres de Kuna Yala) - General Correspondence, 1987-1992

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Grant Report - Ecologia y Conservacion de la Tortuga Carey (Eretmochelys imbricate) y Otras Tortugas marinas de la Comarca de San Blas (Kuna Yala), 1986

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PEMASKY, 1985

Box 1 of 2

PEMASKY - General Correspondence, 1990

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Facilities Expansion, 1984-1985

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Agreements with Juan Garcia, Wichaub-huala, 1979-1983

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San Blas Equipment, 1983-1986

Box 1 of 2

San Blas Safety and Shipping Memoranda, 1985-1986

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Clipping - Fuerzas de Defensa raptan caciques de la comarca indigena Kuna Yala, November 26, 1986

Box 1 of 2

San Blas Field Station - Miscellaneous matters, 1985-1988

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Acuerdo Entre el Congreso General Kuna y el Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, 1992

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STRI Operations at San Blas, November 1990

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Agreement Between the Kuna General Congress and STRI - Renovation, 1991-1992

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Agreement Between STRI and Kuna General Congress - Monthly Fees Payment, 1992-1997

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J. Ventocilla Contributions to the Comarca Kuna Yala, 1992

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Ministry of Education, 1991

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Kuna General Congress, Ustupo, June 26-28, 1992

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Kuna General Congress, Caledonia Community, Coetupa, Corregimento 3, November 15-17, 1991

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Kuna General Congress, Rio Sidra, Mamartupo, June 7-9, 1991

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Extraordinary Kuna General Congress, February-March 1991

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Kuna General Congress, Achutupo, November 6-8, 1987

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Congreso de la Cultura Kuna, 1990

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Trip to San Blas, June 29-July 1, 1989

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Presentation to Kuna Congress, October 1988

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Kuna General Congress, October 1988 and April 1989

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Comarca Kuna Yala, 1989

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San Blas - Miscellaneous File, 1987-1992

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San Blas - Gas Refrigeration Information, 1990

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San Blas Station Operation, 1989

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San Blas Rent Payment, 1983-1991

Box 1 of 2

Box 2

Agreement with Juan Garcia in San Blas, 1979-1998

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Noticias de San Blas, 1990

Box 2 of 2

Clippings from San Blas, 1991-1992

Box 2 of 2

Visitors to San Blas, 1990

Box 2 of 2

Translation of San Blas Bibliography, 1991

Box 2 of 2

Spanish Titles of San Blas Bibliography - Volumes I and II

Box 2 of 2

Japan Tobacco Company Cross Culture Award, 1992

Box 2 of 2

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