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George Suckley papers


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    George Suckley papers

    Manuscripts

    A collection of 97 items from 1846 to 1890, it consists of correspondence and papers related to George Suckley's activities and interest in the field of natural history, especially ornithology. Some letters relate to the Northern Pacific Railroad Route Survey of 1853 to 1857. Correspondents include Spencer Fullerton Baird and John Cassin; there is also correspondence from James Graham Cooper regarding his collaboration with Suckley, and the publication of their book, The natural history of Washington territory.

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    Medical degree of Dr. George Suckley, from New York University

    Manuscripts

    A collection of 97 items from 1846 to 1890, it consists of correspondence and papers related to George Suckley's activities and interest in the field of natural history, especially ornithology. Some letters relate to the Northern Pacific Railroad Route Survey of 1853 to 1857. Correspondents include Spencer Fullerton Baird and John Cassin; there is also correspondence from James Graham Cooper regarding his collaboration with Suckley, and the publication of their book, The natural history of Washington territory.

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    Smithsonian Institution

    Manuscripts

    Includes two Benjamin Harrison letters signed to Spencer Fullerton Baird, (RH 3245, RH 3246, 1 page each); William McKinley autograph letter signed to Spencer Fullerton Baird, 1886 January 16 (RH 3499, 1 page); two William McKinley letters signed to Spencer Fullerton Baird, 1886 March 12 and July 18 (RH 3500, RH 3501, 1 page each).

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    Smithsonian Institution

    Manuscripts

    Includes James A. Garfield letter signed to Spencer Fullerton Baird, 1880 October 27 (RH 3158, 2 pages).

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    Smithsonian Institution records

    Manuscripts

    The collection comprises papers, mostly correspondence, documenting routine activities of the Smithsonian Institution; materials relating to the first Smithsonian secretaries -- Joseph Henry (1797-1878) and Spencer Fullerton Baird (1823-1887), and miscellaneous items relating to the National Museum, Library, and encouragement of research.

    mssRH Boxes 36-55

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    Smithsonian Institution

    Manuscripts

    Includes three Benjamin Harrison letters signed to Spencer Fullerton Baird, 1884 February 11 (RH 3242, 1 page), February 16 (RH 3243, 1 page), February 20 (RH 3244, 2 pages).

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