In 1946, the Audubon Society of the District of Columbia began publication of a mimeographed newsletter called "The Wood Thrush." It was put into journal form in
1948 and renamed Atlantic Naturalist in 1950. The journal ceased publication in 1976. Editors of Atlantic Naturalist, and its predecessor "The Wood Thrush" included
Shirley A. Briggs, 1949-1969; Gale Monson, 1969-1971; and Ben O. Osborn, 1971-1976.
This collection division documents the publication of Atlantic Naturalist, and its predecessor "The Wood Thrush", 1948-1976. The records consist primarily of general
correspondence, 1948-1971; advertising records, 1948-1971; and subscription records, 1951-1968. Also included are records concerning the suspension of publication, 1977-1980.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7294, Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States., Records
SHIRLEY A. BRIGGS PAPERS, 1948-1976 AND UNDATED. ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY.
Type:
Archival materials
Note:
Shirley A. Briggs (1918- ) served as Editor of the Atlantic Naturalist, 1949-1969 and Vice-President for Publications, 1956-1969. She was also a member of
the Board of Directors, 1948-1949. In 1972, she was presented the Society's Paul Bartsch Award.
This collection division consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, publications, notes, and related materials concerning Atlantic Naturalist business; Society
affairs; and conservation issues. Of special interest are materials documenting ANS activities held in conjunction with the XIII International Ornithological Congress, 1962.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7294, Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States., Records
This collection division consists of correspondence, reports, notes and related materials created by various committees of ANS, 1937-1978. Committees represented
by records include the Archives Committee, the Audit Committee, the Committee on Appraisal of the Atlantic Naturalist, the Conservation Committee, the Exhibits Committee,
the Field Trip Audit Committee, the Finance Committee, the Lecture Committee, the Membership Committee, the Nominating Committee, the Program Committee, and the Publications
Committee.
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7294, Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States., Records
