Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian. Libraries) Search this
Extent:
1 Item (Correspondence, 7 x 8.75 in.)
Container:
Item M001c
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1909 Febrary 28
Scope and Contents note:
Acknowledges a model of an elephant's head and the description of how to make a "brain shot." Roosevelt expresses confidence that he is "competent" to get the elephants.
General note:
With original envelope. Response to Akeley's letter dated 26 February 1909 (M001b).
Collection Rights:
The collection is housed in the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Library of Natural History, which is open to researchers Monday through Friday in the afternoons, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.; morning visits are by appointment only. Please call (202) 633-1184 or email AskaLibrarian@si.edu for an appointment.
