Consists of records relating to the Society's journal, Marine Mammal Science. Materials include manuscripts, editorial correspondence and reviews for manuscripts that were published under the third journal editor, W. F. Perrin. Perrin stepped down as editor in 1999 and was succeeded by W. Don Bowen. These manuscripts cover the term of Perrin's editorship, 1996-1999. The files are arranged numerically by manuscript number. Each folder has all the material pertaining to that manuscript
These records consist of research notes collected by Remington Kellogg, primarily at various museums in Europe. Materials include some correspondence, photographs, and sketches made by Kellogg during his research
These records consist of correspondence, memoranda, and other planning documents pertaining to Society for Marine Mammalogy biennial meetings and symposia. Includes some photographs and a collection of oral histories on video and audiocassette tapes. Membership files are also included in this accession
The Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) was founded in 1981. It began publishing a quarterly journal, "Marine Mammal Science" (MMS), in 1984. This accession consists of various files maintained by SMM Editors Joseph R. Geraci and Douglas Wartzok, 1984-1995. Included are files pertaining to manuscripts submitted for publication in MMS; correspondence and financial records of the Editor's office; correspondence, drafts, proofs, and related materials concerning the SMM publication "The Bowhead Whale;" proofs of MMS volumes 7-11; and MMS datasheets
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) Division of Vertebrate Paleontology
Subject:
Ray, Clayton Edward
U.S. International Biological Program
Physical description:
1 cu. ft. (2 document boxes)
Type:
Manuscripts
Collection descriptions
Date:
1968
1968-1975
Topic:
Marine mammals
Vertebrate Paleontology
Local number:
SIA Acc. 05-107
Summary:
This accession consists of records assembled and maintained by Clayton Edward Ray, Curator in the National Museum of Natural History Division of Vertebrate Paleontology. Materials include correspondence and administrative records regarding the International Biological Program and the Marine Mammal Council
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.) Division of Vertebrate Paleontology
Subject:
Emry, Robert J
Ray, Clayton Edward
Pearce, Franklin L
Tedford, Richard H
Physical description:
1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
Type:
Manuscripts
Collection descriptions
Clippings
Motion pictures (visual works)
Date:
1968
1968-1988
c 1968-1988
Topic:
Marine mammals
Vertebrate Paleontology
Local number:
SIA Acc. 06-140
Summary:
This accession consists of records documenting the activities of the Division of Vertebrate Paleontology, and specifically the work of Clayton Edward Ray, Associate Curator, Curator, and Curator Emeritus, 1964-. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, reports, and a film of fossil collecting at Lake Callabonna, South Australia, showing Ray, Robert J. Emry, Franklin L. Pearce, and Richard H. Tedford
3.5 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Manuscripts
Collection descriptions
Brochures
Date:
1981
1981-2000
Topic:
Budget process
Committees
Marine mammals
Local number:
SIA Acc. 05-005
Summary:
This accession includes the records of Glenn R. VanBlaricom, Chair of the Membership Committee; Daniel K. Odell, Chair of the Conference Committee; W. F. Perrin, Editor of "Marine Mammal Science"; and Bruce Mate, Treasurer. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes documenting Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) committees, Board of Governors activities, budgetary matters, and editorial issues. Records also include membership directories, brochures, survey information, reports, SMM election by-laws, meeting minutes, and budget summaries
This accession includes records documenting the activities of the Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM). Materials include the correspondence of Ian Stirling, SMM President from 1996 to 1998; meeting minutes of the Board of Governors; articles of incorporation; conference committee reports, planning information, and videotapes; budget summaries; and SMM website information on compact disc
1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Type:
Manuscripts
Collection descriptions
Date:
1992
1992-2006
Topic:
Budget
Conference proceedings
Marine mammals
Professional associations
Research grants
Local number:
SIA Acc. 09-234
Summary:
This accession includes records documenting treasurer activities of the Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM). Materials include the correspondence, memoranda, and notes of SMM treasurers Bruce R. Mate, James Harvey, John L. Bengtson, and Steven Swartz; meeting minutes of the Board of Governors; reports; conference planning information; budget summaries; SMM newsletters; grant, award, and scholarship information; and business proposals
United States National Museum South Hall, Natural History Exhibit
Author:
Unknown
Subject:
Arts and Industries Building
United States National Museum
South Hall of the United States National Museum
Physical description:
Number of Images: 1 Color: Black and White; Size: 10w x 8h; Type of Image: Exhibit; Medium: Photographic print
Type:
Photographic print
Exhibit
Date:
c. 1890
Topic:
Exhibitions
Natural history
Mammals
Seals (Animals)
Aquatic mammals
Marine mammals
Taxidermy
Whales
Specimens
Standard number:
SIA2011-1095 and 8779
Restrictions:
For permission to reproduce or publish, contact osiaref@si.edu or call 202-633-5870. To order reproductions, call 202-633-1933 or contact photos@si.edu
Category:
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Summary:
Rows of exhibit cases hold natural history exhibits in the South Hall of the United States National Museum, now the Arts and Industries Building, in circa 1890. In the first case on the right of the picture, stuffed seals have been assembled in a diorama in a glass exhibit case. The whale model can be seen suspended from the ceiling at the back of the hall
Color: Black and White; Size: 5w x 4h; Type of Image: Person, candid; Medium: Engraving
Type:
Engraving
Person, candid
Topic:
Ichthyology
Marine mammals
Specimens
Employees
Visitor's Guide
Mammals
Exhibitions
Taxidermy
Standard number:
95-20342
Restrictions:
For permission to reproduce or publish, contact osiaref@si.edu or call 202-633-5870. To order reproductions, call 202-633-1933 or contact photos@si.edu
Category:
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Notes:
From "A Handbook to the National Museum under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington." New York: Brentano Brothers, 1886." Page 47. Division of Graphic Arts, NMAH, described as a wood engraving, 10/95
Summary:
Illustration (Fig. 63) in "A Handbook to the National Museum under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington" showing preparator building the paper model of the humpback whale for display in the United States National Museum (Arts and Industries Building). Arched windows visible in background
Color: Black and White; Size: 8w x 10h; Type of Image: Animal, candid; Medium: Photographic print
Type:
Photographic print
Animal, candid
Date:
1886
Topic:
Exhibitions
Visitor's Guide
Department of Zoology (USNM)
Seals (Animals)
Ichthyology
Natural history
Marine mammals
Taxidermy
Specimens
Standard number:
95-20339
Restrictions:
For permission to reproduce or publish, contact osiaref@si.edu or call 202-633-5870. To order reproductions, call 202-633-1933 or contact photos@si.edu
Category:
Historic Images of the Smithsonian
Notes:
From "A Handbook to the National Museum under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington." New York: Brentano Brothers, 1886. Page 42
Summary:
Illustration (Fig. 47) in "A Handbook to the National Museum under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington" of a group of fur-seals on one of two pyramidal platforms in the center hall of the United States National Museum, now known as the Arts & Industries Building. Taxidermists based specimens on sketches from life made of these animals by Henry Elliott, while residing on the Pribilof Islands
