Spencer F. Baird of the Smithsonian

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Summary

This biography of the life of Spencer F. Baird, includes information on his childhood, education and family; his career as U.S. Fish Commissioner, Assistant Secretary and Secretary of the Smithsonian; his involvement in expeditions; and his relationship with the U.S. National Museum and with collectors. Also provides interesting historical information on the Smithsonian Institution.

Subject

  • Baird, Spencer Fullerton 1823-1887
  • Baird, Mary Helen Churchill
  • Baird, Lucy Hunter
  • Agassiz, Louis 1807-1873
  • Henry, Joseph 1797-1878
  • Goode, G. Brown (George Brown) 1851-1896
  • Smithson, James 1765-1829
  • Rhees, William Jones 1830-1907
  • Dall, William Healey 1845-1927
  • Gray, Asa 1810-1888
  • Jewett, Charles C (Charles Coffin) 1816-1868
  • Powell, John Wesley 1834-1902
  • Marsh, George Perkins 1801-1882
  • Cassin, John
  • Brewer, T. M (Thomas Mayo) 1814-1880
  • United States Fish Commission
  • United States National Museum
  • Arts and Industries Building

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Notes

Includes photographs, notes, bibliography and index.

Contained within

(Book)

Contact information

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

Date

1992

Topic

  • Scientific expeditions
  • Animals
  • Secretaries
  • SI, Early History
  • Exhibitions
  • Birds
  • Gifts
  • Management
  • National Collections
  • Biography
  • Ornithology

Place

Woods Hole (Mass.)

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