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Correspondence and Memoranda

Names:
Arts and Industries Building (Washington, D.C.)  Search this
Ball Herbarium  Search this
Cardwell Collection of Egyptian Antiquities  Search this
Greely Relief Expedition (1884)  Search this
Illustrated American Expedition to Southern Utah and Northern New Mexico  Search this
Medicinal Flora of America Commission  Search this
Owen Collection of Fossils  Search this
Riggs Collection of Arms and Armor  Search this
Smithsonian Institution -- Administration  Search this
Troost Collection of Crinoids  Search this
United States National Museum  Search this
United States National Museum. Section of Foods  Search this
United States National Museum. Section of Naval Architecture  Search this
United States Navy Expedition to Guam (1899)  Search this
United States-Mexican International Boundary Commission (1891-1894)  Search this
Abbott, William Louis, 1860-1936  Search this
Atwater, W. O. (Wilbur Olin), 1844-1907  Search this
Bowdish, Beecher S.  Search this
Boyd, S. H., 1828-1894  Search this
Bradley Collection of Fossils  Search this
Brown, John Croumbie  Search this
Brown, William Harvey Dr.  Search this
Calkins, C. G.  Search this
Camp, John H.  Search this
Capron, Horace, 1804-1885  Search this
Chaillé-Long, C. (Charles), 1842-1917  Search this
Chamberlain, Frances Lea  Search this
Chatelain, Héli  Search this
Cluss, Adolph, 1825-1905  Search this
Collins, J. W. (Joseph William), 1839-1904  Search this
Deschamps, Emile, 1857-  Search this
Geisler, Bruno  Search this
Harris, Israel H., 1823-  Search this
Hippisley, Alfred Edward, d. 1939  Search this
Jeffreys, John Gwyn, 1809-1885  Search this
Jouy, Pierre Louis  Search this
Keam, Thomas V.  Search this
Kerr, Mark Brickell  Search this
King, C. A.  Search this
LeBaron, John Francis  Search this
MacFarlane, R. (Roderick), 1833-1920  Search this
MacGowan, D. J.  Search this
Miller, Alfred Jacob, 1810-1874  Search this
Montcrieffe, R. B  Search this
Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934  Search this
Ogden, Herbert Gouverneur, 1846-1906  Search this
Orcutt, Charles Russell, 1864-1929  Search this
Palmer, Edward, 1831-1911  Search this
Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920  Search this
Perkins, Frederick Stanton, 1832-1899  Search this
Pringle, Cyrus G. (Cyrus Guernsey), 1838-1911  Search this
Richmond, Charles Wallace, 1868-1932  Search this
Rockhill, William Woodville, 1854-1914  Search this
Safford, William Edwin, 1859-1926  Search this
Shufeldt, Percy W.  Search this
Shufeldt, Robert W. (Robert Wilson), 1850-1934  Search this
Snyder, D. W.  Search this
Stearns, Winfrid Alden, 1852-1909  Search this
Stein, Robert  Search this
Thomas, Cyrus, 1825-1910  Search this
Wilcox, Timothy E.  Search this
Williams, Talcott, 1849-1928  Search this
Woolfe, Henry D.  Search this
Extent:
76.58 cu. ft. (151 document boxes) (3 5x8 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
1860-1908
Descriptive Entry:
Most of the correspondence is directed to Goode, with lesser amounts to True, Walcott, and Rathbun. Also, a small amount of correspondence is addressed to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, (Baird, 1878-1887; and Samuel P. Langley, 1887-1906) but is generally referred to the Assistant Secretary for response.

Much of the material is routine correspondence from the general public, and deals with offers to sell and collect specimens, the identification of artifacts and specimens, museum administration, and requests for publications. Also evident is correspondence from contractors, publishing houses, and other firms conducting business transactions with the United States National Museum. A large part of the international scientific community corresponded with the United States National Museum, and many letters concerning 19th century science and scientific affairs are contained in this collection. A large quantity of correspondence exists from museums, scientists, various scientific institutions, and colleges and universities. Once again, much of the correspondence is routine, concerning exhibits, museum administration, requests for publications, and the exchange of specimens. A voluminous amount of material regards United States National Museum publications. However, most of the correspondence concerns the technical production of the manuscripts, rather than the content. Materials of special interest include correspondence from collectors and naturalists in the field, plans and accounts of scientific expeditions, and data on significant accessions. A small amount of outgoing correspondence appears in the collection.

See Record Unit 112 for outgoing correspondence.
Historical Note:
These records comprise the primary incoming correspondence of the officer in immediate charge of the United States National Museum. Beginning in 1850 with the appointment of Spencer F. Baird, the primary responsibility of the Assistant Secretary was the direction of the United States National Museum. The Assistant Secretary also performed other functions at the direction of the Secretary, and for various periods of time was in charge of publications, exchanges, and other areas. Incumbents included: (1) Spencer F. Baird, 1850-1878; (2) George Brown Goode, 1880-1896, including the years 1880-1887 when he served as assistant director of the museum without the title of Assistant Secretary; (3) Charles D. Walcott, Acting Assistant Secretary, 1897-1898; (4) Richard Rathbun, 1897-1918. After Goode's death in 1896, the business of the office was administered for a time by the executive curator, Frederick William True.
Restrictions:
Inquiries related to specimens should be directed to the appropriate museum registrar.
Topic:
Museums -- Administration  Search this
Museums -- Collection management  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 189, Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary in charge of the United States National Museum, Correspondence and Memoranda
Identifier:
Record Unit 189
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Correspondence and Memoranda
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-sia-faru0189

American Ornithologists' Union Meeting, New York, American Museum of Natural History - Group Portrait

Subject:
Lloyd, Hoyes  Search this
Gross, Alfred O (Alfred Otto) 1883-1970  Search this
Peters, J. L  Search this
Zimmer, John T (John Todd) 1889-1957  Search this
Griscom, Ludlow 1890-1959  Search this
Aldrich, John W (John Warren) 1906-1995  Search this
Hicks, Lawrence  Search this
Murphy, Bob  Search this
Naumburg, Elsie  Search this
Gabrielson, Ira Noel 1889-1977  Search this
Delacour, Jean 1890-1985  Search this
DeSchauensee, Rodolpha  Search this
Saunders, Aretas A (Aretas Andrews) 1884-1970  Search this
Jaques, Francis Lee 1887-1969  Search this
Rogers, Charles H  Search this
Hickey, J. J  Search this
Wetmore, Alexander 1886-1978  Search this
Bowdish, Beecher S  Search this
Friedmann, Herbert 1900-1987  Search this
Mayr, Ernst 1904-2005  Search this
Olberholser, H. C  Search this
Van Tyne, Josselyn 1902-1957  Search this
American Ornithologists' Union  Search this
Physical description:
Gelatin silver prints
Type:
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1944
October 25, 1944
Topic:
Ornithologists  Search this
Ornithology  Search this
Local number:
SIA RU007440 [SIA2008-2258]
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
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_395104

Folder 2 Bowdish, Beecher S. Special Reports, 1900

Container:
Box 123 of 132
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7176, Field Reports
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Field Reports
Field Reports / Series 3: FIELD REPORTS ON SURVEYS CONDUCTED IN THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA. ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY. / Box 123
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-faru7176-refidd1e34019

Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902

Creator:
Bowdish, Beecher S  Search this
Subject:
Bowdish, Beecher S  Search this
Richmond, Charles Wallace 1868-1932  Search this
Physical description:
0.32 cu. ft. (0.32 non-standard size boxes)
Type:
Field notes
Collection descriptions
Date:
1899
1899-1902
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 12-283
See more items in:
Field Book Project 1855-2010
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_360556

Beecher S. Bowdish Field Book, 1901-1902

Creator:
Bowdish, Beecher S  Search this
Subject:
Bowdish, Beecher S  Search this
Physical description:
0.11 cu. ft. (0.11 non-standard size boxes)
Type:
Field notes
Collection descriptions
Date:
1901
1901-1902
Topic:
Mammals  Search this
Local number:
SIA Acc. 12-233
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Field Book Project 1855-2010
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_355442

Beecher S. Bowdish Field Book, Division of Mammals, 1901 - 1902

Extent:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals
Record type:
Collection record
Place:
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Date Range:
1901-1902
Topic:
Mammalia  Search this
Animalia  Search this
Mammals  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-233
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.
See more records associated with this collector:
Bowdish, Beecher S.
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Beecher S. Bowdish Field Book, Division of Mammals, 1901 - 1902
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_coll_NCDC574

Bowdish, Beecher S.

Forename:
Beecher  Search this
Middle Initial:
S.  Search this
Surname:
Bowdish  Search this
Occupation:
Ornithologists
Record type:
Personal name
Birth Date:
1872
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Bowdish, Beecher S.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:auth_per_fbr_EACP464

Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902, from the Division of Birds

Extent:
3 field books
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Record type:
Collection record
Place:
Puerto Rico
Date Range:
1899-1902
Topic:
Aves  Search this
Animalia  Search this
Birds  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-283
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.
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Bowdish, Beecher S.
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Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902, from the Division of Birds
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_coll_NCDC314

Field notes on birds, Puerto Rico, 1899 - 1900

Collection name:
Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902, from the Division of Birds
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Sublocation:
Box 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Puerto Rico
Mayagüez
Isla Desecheo
Date Range:
1901
Start Date:
19010701
End Date:
19010802
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-283
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.
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Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902, from the Division of Birds
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Bowdish, Beecher S.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3900

Field notes on birds, Puerto Rico, 1899 - 1900

Collection name:
Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902, from the Division of Birds
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Sublocation:
Box 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Puerto Rico
Vieques
Aguadilla
San Juan
Date Range:
1899-1900
Start Date:
18990228
End Date:
19000814
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-283
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.
See more records from this collection:
Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902, from the Division of Birds
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Bowdish, Beecher S.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3898

Bowdish, Beecher S. - Puerto Rico, Cuba, 1901 -1902

Collection name:
Beecher S. Bowdish Field Book, Division of Mammals, 1901 - 1902
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Date Range:
1901-1902
Start Date:
1901
End Date:
1902
Topic:
Mammalogy  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-233
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.
See more records from this collection:
Beecher S. Bowdish Field Book, Division of Mammals, 1901 - 1902
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Bowdish, Beecher S.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI6519

Correspondence : Bowdish to Charles W. Richmond, 1900 - 1902

Collection name:
Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902, from the Division of Birds
Physical Description:
1 folder
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Birds
Sublocation:
Box 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Correspondence
Place:
Puerto Rico
Mayagüez
Isla Desecheo
Aguadilla
Vieques
San Juan
Date Range:
1900-1902
Start Date:
19000601
End Date:
19020409
Topic:
Ornithology  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-283
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Birds at (202) 633-0800 to make an appointment.
See more records from this collection:
Beecher S. Bowdish Field Books, 1899-1902, from the Division of Birds
See more records associated with this person:
Bowdish, Beecher S.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI3901

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