This accession consists of records documenting the professional interactions of James G. Mead, Curator, 1972 - , with other museum staff, scientists, curators, professional
societies, and the public. Mead specializes in marine mammal paleontology, particularly whales. Materials include incoming and outgoing correspondence as well as associated
manuscripts, grant proposals, biographical materials, and other informational materials. Some materials are in electronic format. A small amount of materials was created by
Mead prior to his appointment to the National Museum of Natural History.