This record unit consists of files documenting the operation of the Smithsonian Office of Ecology (SOE), 1965-1970, and its successor, the Ecology Program of the Office
of Environmental Sciences (OES), 1970-1973. The records were created primarily by administrators Buechner, 1965-1968; Wallen, 1969; and Jenkins, 1970-1973. They include organizational
files, 1965-1973; administrative records, 1965-1973, including material concerning the development of the Chesapeake Bay Center for Field Biology (after 1970, the Chesapeake
Bay Center for Environmental Studies) and the Smithsonian-Peace Corps Environmental Program; project files, 1965-1973, including records documenting projects conducted as
part of the International Program in Ecology; and files of Lee Merriam Talbot, 1965-1971.
Historical Note:
The history of the Ecology Program of the Office of Environmental Sciences can be traced to July 1, 1965, when the Smithsonian Office of Ecology (SOE) was created to
assist in expanding the research opportunities of Smithsonian scientists and to aid in the coordination of ecological activities with other government agencies. From its creation
until 1966, the SOE was an administrative unit of the National Museum of Natural History. In 1966, administrative responsibility for the SOE was transferred to the Assistant
Secretary for Science. The Smithsonian's environmental sciences programs were reorganized under the Office of Environmental Sciences (OES) in 1970. At that time, the SOE became
the Ecology Program of the newly created OES. In 1973, OES was merged with the Office of International Activities to form the Office of International and Environmental Programs
(OIEP). The Ecology Program came under the administrative control of OIEP. The Ecology Program was abolished in 1974.
Administrators of the Ecology Program of OES and its predecessor the SOE included Helmut K. Buechner, assistant director for ecology, 1965-1966, head, 1966-1968 (he also
served as senior scientist, 1968-1971); Irvin Eugene Wallen, acting head, 1969; and Dale W. Jenkins, director, 1970-1973. Other staff included Lee Merriam Talbot, research
biologist, 1965-1966, field representative, Ecology and Conservation, 1966-1967, deputy head and international field representative, 1968, resident ecologist, 1969-1971, and
deputy director, 1972-1973; and Francis Raymond Fosberg, special assistant for tropical biology, 1965-1966.
Programs and bureaus under the administration of the Ecology Program of OES and its predecessor the SOE included the Chesapeake Bay Center for Field Biology (after 1970
the Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies), 1965-1969; the Center for Natural Areas, 1972-1974; and the Peace Corps Environmental Program, 1972-1974.
National Museum of Natural History Building (Washington, D.C.) Search this
Physical description:
54.5 x 31 First Floor Plan, Scale: 1/8"=1' 90-16663 Ink Pen on Tracing Cloth; Metalwork/Utility/Lines; Construction/Mechanical
Type:
Architectural drawings
Date:
1907
10/14/1907
Local number:
SIA RU000092 [S04/I364]
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
National Museum of Natural History Building (Washington, D.C.) Search this
Physical description:
7 x 26.5 Exterior Elevation 89-8548 Photograph; Planning/Facade; Conceptual/Architectural/Presentation
Type:
Architectural drawings
Date:
1905
circa 1905
Local number:
SIA RU000092 [S04/I118]
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
Natural History Building (Washington, D.C.) Search this
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) Search this
Physical description:
4 x 3.25;
Type:
Lantern slides
Date:
1910
Between 1910 and 1934
Local number:
SIA Acc. 12-492 [SIA2012-2810]
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
Natural History Building (Washington, D.C.) Search this
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) Search this
Physical description:
4 x 3.25;
Type:
Lantern slides
Date:
1910
Between 1910 and 1934
Local number:
SIA Acc. 12-492 [SIA2012-2811]
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
Natural History Building (Washington, D.C.) Search this
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) Search this
Physical description:
4 x 3.25;
Type:
Lantern slides
Date:
1910
Between 1910 and 1934
Local number:
SIA Acc. 12-492 [SIA2012-2812]
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 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 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
