Goode's Activities in Relation to American Science

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Summary

George Brown Goode (1851-1896) was a naturalist and museum administrator, who served as Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum at the Smithsonian. Goode was a leading theorist in nineteenth century museum practice. He was also very interested in history and genealogy, and encouraged the study of the history of American science. The author, William Healey Dall, was also a curator at the United States National Museum.

Subject

Goode, G. Brown (George Brown) 1851-1896

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Notes

Part of "A Memorial of George Brown Goode."

Contained within

Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution, 1897 (Book)

Contact information

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

Date

1901

Topic

  • Assistant Secretaries
  • American science
  • Biography

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