Around the Mall and Beyond: Big and bearded, Spencer Baird was totally dedicated to his science--and to making it public knowledge

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Summary

Covers Park's conversations with Ted Rivinus and Betty Youssef about their research on Baird for their publication, Spencer Baird of the Smithsonian. Includes anecdotes about Baird's life in Washington and career at the Smithsonian.

Subject

  • Baird, Spencer Fullerton 1823-1887
  • Rivinus, Edward F
  • Youssef, Betty

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Contained within

Smithsonian (Journal)

Contact information

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

Date

November, 1993

Topic

  • Secretaries
  • Biography

Physical description

pp. 18-20

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