Office of the Registrar of the Museum Abolished, 1919

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Summary

William deC. Ravenel notifies L. Stejneger, the Head Curator of Biology at the United States National Museum, that the position of the Office of Registrar to the Museum is abolished effective August 1, 1919. W. A. Knowles is appointed Property and Shipping Clerk with the responsibility of the receiving and shipping of all materials sent to the institution. Documentation formerly filed in the Registrar's Office relating to accessions is filed in the Office of Correspondence and Documents.

Subject

  • Ravenel, William deC
  • Stejneger, Leonhard 1851-1943
  • Knowles, William A
  • United States National Museum
  • Office of the Registrar
  • Office of Correspondence and Documents

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 213, Box 10, Folder 8

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

August 1, 1919

Topic

  • Accessions
  • Museum registrars

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