Bibliographies

Bibliography of Publications Using Smithsonian Archives Collections. An alphabetical listing of the wide variety of research projects using SIA collections, which resulted in publication.

Publications of the Smithsonian Institution Archives

The Papers of Joseph Henry, Volumes 1-11, Washington, D.C.: The Smithsonian Institution and Science History Publications, 1972-2007.

Publications of the Smithsonian Institution, 1846-1965

Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution, 1846-1964. These volumes include scientific articles, and are sources of information on Smithsonian budget, exhibitions, expeditions, collections, staff, and other activities.

Smithsonian Year, 1965-present. These annual reports highlight Smithsonian activities, development and budget. Smithsonian Annals, 1985-present, supplement this annual report information, providing staff listings and detailed information about exhibitions, events and programs.

Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge. This is the oldest Smithsonian serial publication, primarily containing scientific articles and monographs.

Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections. Scientific articles and monographs.

Explorations and Fieldwork of the Smithsonian Institution. This series existed between circa 1910 and 1940. It was initially printed as part of the Miscellaneous Collections, with a reprinted version released each year. The Smithsonian Archives has the reprinted volumes. It is a source of information on Smithsonian expeditions and field work.

Publications of the United States National Museum, 1884-1965

Annual Report of the United States National Museum, 1884-1965. Volumes 1884-1904 include scientific articles.

Bulletin of the United States National Museum. Scientific monographs. The series ceased publication in 1965.

Proceedings of the United States National Museum. Scientific articles. The series ceased publication in 1965.

Circulars of the United States National Museum. This series primarily includes administrative directives and instructions on collecting specimens.

Contributions from the United States National Herbarium. Botanical articles.

All of the above publications are indexed in Bulletins of the USNM 193 and 298.