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MS 4676 English narration of Atsugewi beliefs and practices of Ahookai-moi-see, last medicine man tribe, by his daughter, Boo-noo-koo-ee-me-norra (Mrs Selena La Marr)

Creator:
La Marr, Selena  Search this
Informant:
Boo-noo-koo-ee-me-norra  Search this
Sweet, Clytie  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound tape reel (75 min.)
Culture:
Atsugewi (Hat Creek)  Search this
Indians of North America -- California  Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Sound tape reels
Sound recordings
Date:
ca. 1963
Scope and Contents:
Side 2: Narration by Selena La Marr with introduction by Clytie Sweet. Side 1: "Formal" recording by Selena La Marr and Clytie Sweet, in which the material of side 2 is re-worked and put into a more formally organized sequence.
Local Numbers:
NAA MS 4676
Topic:
Language and languages -- Documentation  Search this
Genre/Form:
Sound recordings
Citation:
Manuscript 4676, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
NAA.MS4676
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nw35b47fa97-c4ad-45bc-ac3e-6936e422d45a
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-naa-ms4676
Online Media:

13c Clara Maass single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 1699
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 1 9/16 × 1 1/4 in. (3.97 × 3.18 cm)
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
August 18, 1976
Topic:
Health & Medicine  Search this
Humanitarian Causes  Search this
The Cold War (1945-1990)  Search this
Women's Heritage  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.6184
See more items in:
National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8479a9e56-4194-44e6-8ea4-0b0505dc5ca0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.6184

The flying zoo birds, parasites, and the world they share Michael Stock

Author:
Stock, Michael (Terrance Michael)  Search this
Editor:
Sedivy, Julie  Search this
Physical description:
xi, 260 pages illustrations 23 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
2019
Topic:
Birds--Parasites  Search this
Birds--Ecology  Search this
Parasitic birds  Search this
Oiseaux parasites  Search this
Oiseaux--Écologie  Search this
MEDICAL--Veterinary Medicine--Small Animal  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1146765

Rare trees the fascinating stories of the world's most threatened species Sara Oldfield and Malin Rivers ; with contributions by Adrian Newton and Peter Wilkie

Title:
Fascinating stories of the world's most threatened species
Author:
Oldfield, Sara 1955-  Search this
Rivers, Malin  Search this
Contributor:
Newton, Adrian C  Search this
Wilkie, Peter  Search this
Physical description:
399 pages illustrations (chiefly color), color maps 27 cm
Type:
Identification
Classification
Date:
2023
Topic:
Trees  Search this
Arbres  Search this
NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1160374

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2421A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax766bb8c70-7c9f-4f6c-a82e-a319d2772237
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2421A
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Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2421H
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax70b631908-3f7c-4e4d-8427-e95567a3104f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2421H
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Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2421M
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax74aabb9c2-8cab-4223-bff0-e59ab087697b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2421M
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Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2422A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c465d528-bff8-4f14-9e93-73b24c57a427
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2422A
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2422B
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c89daf40-1a0a-4c29-b218-2c1fcc79e849
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2422B
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2011-2422D
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7debf08e9-032c-4ae9-abba-6094f8c7e392
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2422D
Online Media:

Ludisia discolor

Life Form:
Terrestrial
Bloom Characteristics:
Inflorescence is 4-12" (10-30 cm) long with 10-25 densly blooming white flowers that last 2-3 weeks. The column and lip of the flower are twisted in opposite directions. Flowers are .75" (1.7 cm) across.
Foliage Characteristics:
Dark green, 2-3" long leaves with criss corssing lines that run the length of the leaf and some speckling.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Plant Size:
10-18" x 6-10" (25-46 x 15-25 cm)
Range:
S China to Sumatera and Philippines
Habitat:
Humid, shady, lowland forests near rivers; 230-3600ft (70-1100m)
Topic:
Orchids  Search this
Living Collections  Search this
Common Name:
Jewel Orchid
Twisty-Flowered Orchid
Variegated Orchid
Rock Lotus Root
Rock Silk Worm
Group:
[vascular plants]
Class:
Equisetopsida
Subclass:
Magnoliidae
Superorder:
Lilianae
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Orchidoideae
Genus:
Ludisia
Species:
discolor
Accession Number:
2022-0228A
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7c0210d82-e1d5-438e-808e-b9db31868320
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0228A
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Tuttle's Family Elexer

Maker:
Tuttle's Elixir Company  Search this
Physical Description:
gum camphor (overall active ingredients)
u.s.p. turpentine (overall active ingredients)
ox gall (overall active ingredients)
oil of wintergreen (overall active ingredients)
hartshorn (overall active ingredients)
oil of hemlock (overall active ingredients)
distilled water (overall active ingredients)
alcohol 30 per cent (overall active ingredients)
Measurements:
box: 6 3/4 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 17.145 cm x 6.0325 cm x 3.81 cm
bottle: 6 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in; 16.8275 cm x 5.715 cm x 2.8575 cm
Object Name:
otc preparation
Object Type:
Drugs
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Date made:
after 1872
Date made:
ca 1938
after 1938
Subject:
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments  Search this
Pain & Neuralgia Drugs  Search this
Veterinary Products  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mario Cassinelli, Jr.
ID Number:
1984.0782.201
Catalog number:
1984.0782.201
Accession number:
1984.0782
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Balm of America
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-de8a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_209427
Online Media:

Spectro-Chrome

Associated Name:
Ghadiali, Dinshah P.  Search this
Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
glass (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
blue (overall color)
Measurements:
average spatial: 115 cm x 37 cm x 43 cm; 45 1/4 in x 14 9/16 in x 16 15/16 in
Object Name:
Spectro-Chrome
Credit Line:
Richard J. Morris
ID Number:
1980.0529.01
Catalog number:
1980.0529.01
Accession number:
1980.0529
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Pharmacy
Health & Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-30a5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1173532

Pestle

Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Object Name:
Pestle
wood dowel
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
ID Number:
1980.0349.04B
Catalog number:
1980.0349.04B
Accession number:
1980.0349
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-27c9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1176441

Steelyard

Maker:
Shumway, J. P.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 305 mm x 488 mm x 42 mm; 12 in x 19 3/16 in x 1 5/8 in
overall: 19 1/4 in x 5 3/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 48.895 cm x 14.605 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name:
Steelyard
Subject:
Weights & Measures  Search this
ID Number:
1980.0348.1
Catalog number:
1980.0348.1
Accession number:
1980.0348
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Chemistry
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e5a4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_127
Online Media:

Probang

Maker:
Ford, William F.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 16 3/8 in x 5/8 in; x 41.5925 cm x 1.5875 cm
Object Name:
probang
surgical set
Date made:
1871-1874
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
ID Number:
1980.0349.09.003
Catalog number:
1980.0349.09.003
Accession number:
1980.0349
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-6b3d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1342642
Online Media:

Director and Tongue Tie

Maker:
Ford, William F.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 1/8 in x 5 3/8 in x 3/4 in; .3175 cm x 13.6525 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name:
director and tongue tie
surgical set
Date made:
1871-1874
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
ID Number:
1980.0349.09.007
Accession number:
1980.0349
Catalog number:
1980.0349.09.007
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-6b3f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1342646
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Bistoury

Maker:
Ford, William F.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 3/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 3/8 in; 1.905 cm x 16.51 cm x .9525 cm
Object Name:
knife
surgical set
Date made:
1871-1874
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
ID Number:
1980.0349.09.008
Catalog number:
1980.0349.09.008
Accession number:
1980.0349
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-6b40-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1342647
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knife; surgical set

Maker:
Ford, William F.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 3/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 3/8 in; 1.905 cm x 16.51 cm x .9525 cm
Object Name:
knife
surgical set
Date made:
1871-1874
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
ID Number:
1980.0349.09.009
Catalog number:
1980.0349.09.009
Accession number:
1980.0349
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-6b41-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1342648
Online Media:

Bistoury

Maker:
Ford, William F.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 3/4 in x 6 3/4 in x 3 3/4 in; 1.905 cm x 17.145 cm x 9.525 cm
Object Name:
knife
surgical set
Place made:
United States: New York
Date made:
1871-1874
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare. Public Health Service
ID Number:
1980.0349.09.010
Catalog number:
1980.0349.09.010
Accession number:
1980.0349
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-6174-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1342813
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