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Natural history museum directors

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:

Resignation of Giles Mead, 1978-1979

 File
Identifier: Box 53: Folder 15
Abstract

This file contains correspondence and newspaper clippings related to the resignation of Giles Mead. This file also includes a portrait of Giles Mead, a letter of resignation, and a copy of Giles Mead's curriculum vitae.

Dates: Other: 1978-1979

Resignations -- Jane Pisano, 2014

 File
Identifier: Box 102: Folder 9
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding the resignation of Jane Pisano as Museum Director.

Dates: Other: 2014

Roland McKinney collection

 Collection
Identifier: NHM-ARC-0004
Abstract

The Roland J. McKinney Collection documents the activities of Museum Director Roland J. McKinney from 1939-1946 and is comprised primarily of correspondence, county audit reports, legislation, and photographs and incldues correspondence regarding the Otis Art Institute, Museum name changes, Hancock Park, and exhibitions development. The collection also includes United States Navy provisions for use of the Museum in the event of emergency during World War II.

Dates: 1935-1946

Search committee for new director, 1974-1979

 File
Identifier: Box 52: Folder 11
Abstract

This file contains correspondence and a list of applicants for the position of Museum director.

Dates: Other: 1974-1979

Summary of directors - naming of C.F. Gehring interim director, 1946

 File
Identifier: Box 27: Folder 1
Abstract

This file contains a summary of Museum directors.

Dates: Other: 1946

Truxal retirement party, 1981-1982

 File
Identifier: Box 88: Folder 14
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding Fred Truxal's retirement party and includes meeting notes, donation records, seating arrangements, expense records, and event invitations.

Dates: Other: 1981-1982

William A. Bryan collection

 Collection
Identifier: NHM-ARC-0002
Abstract The William A. Bryan Collection documents the activities of Museum Director William A. Bryan (1875-1942) from 1921-1939 and is comprised primarily of correspondence, newspaper clippings, collecting permits, press releases, and photographs and includes director William A. Bryan's Natural History of Hawaii manuscript. The collection incldues correspondence regarding collecting expeditions to Africa, Mexico, and Alaska, construction of the Museum's diorama halls, and the excavations Conkling...
Dates: 1920 - 1955, bulk 1920 - 1938

William "Pete" Lee collection

 Collection
Identifier: NHM-ARC-0009
Abstract

The William "Pete" Lee collection documents the activities of Museum Director William "Pete" Lee from 1980-1981 and is comprised primarily of correspondence, budget records, press releases, event calendars and invitations, travel requests, and photographs incldues correspondence regarding exhibitions development, exhibitions loans, field research, the La Brea Tar Pits, and the American Association of Museums' delegation to China.

Dates: 1969-1982

with Fred Truxal, 1981

 File
Identifier: Box 27: Folder 11
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with Fred Truxal regarding appointment of assistant division chief, the Ballona Creek wetlands project, telephone studies, funding losses, and includes post cards.

Dates: Other: 1981