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Summary

During 1857, the collection of specimens in the museum is added to by ten government expeditions and six private exploration parties.

Subject

United States National Museum

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 1857, p. 34

Contact information

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

Date

1857

Topic

  • Scientific expeditions
  • Natural History
  • Museums
  • Major Events in Smithsonian History
  • Museum exhibits
  • Natural history

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