Subject:

Gidley, James Williams 1866-1931  Search this

United States National Museum  Search this

Smithsonian Institution  Search this

United States National Museum Section of Vertebrate Fossils  Search this

United States National Museum Division of Vertebrate Paleontology  Search this

Physical description:

Gelatin silver prints

Type:

Black-and-white photographs

Summary:

Vertebrate paleontologist and museum curator James Williams Gidley (1866-1931) began working at the Smithsonian Institution's United States National Museum in 1905 when he was appointed as a preparator in the Section of Vertebrate Fossils. In 1908, he was promoted to Custodian of Fossil Mammals in the newly created Division of Vertebrate Paleontology. He was made Assistant Curator in 1912, and remained in that position until his death.

Cite as:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2008-1923

Repository Loc.:

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Topic:

Paleontology  Search this

Local number:

SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-1923]

Restrictions & Rights:

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

Copyright Not Evaluated

Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_289403