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What was a day like for the U.S. National Museum’s curator & exhibitions in the Department of Mammals in 1886-87? Learn more from Frederick W. True about new accessions & new floor cases.
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Learn what was on display at the United States National Museum with this annual curator’s report from the Department of Mammals, 1885-86. The report details the condition of the mammal collection, including what specimens were on view, and which had been added or replaced. Join other digital volunteers in transcribing this unique look into the history of the Smithsonian!
Anonymous marked for review a page from Yin-Hsü Trip, 1928-1929
kewkew transcribed a page from Yin-Hsü Trip, 1928-1929
kewkew marked for review a page from Yin-Hsü Trip, 1928-1929
kewkew transcribed a page from Yin-Hsü Trip, 1928-1929
rcpilotti marked for review a page from STRI Pollen Cards (Set 28)
kewkew marked for review a page from Yin-Hsü Trip, 1928-1929
rcpilotti marked for review a page from STRI Pollen Cards (Set 28)
