5.5 cu. ft. (5 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Date:
circa 1957-1994
Descriptive Entry:
Richard E. Grant (1927-1995) was an invertebrate paleontologist and authority on Permian Brachiopods. He served as Curator, Chairman, and Senior Geologist in the Department
of Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) from 1972 until his death. These papers document Grant's professional career and include correspondence, memoranda,
notes, manuscripts, reports, and related material concerning his research on Permian Brachiopods; professional activities, especially his work as President of the Paleontological
Society, 1979 and Treasurer of the International Paleontological Association, 1980-1989; field work and other official travel; and department and museum affairs.
