SI Records
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 120, United States National Museum, Office of the Registrar, Specimen Records
These records consist of the record books of specimens distributed by the Smithsonian Institution to individuals and institutions throughout the world. One volume includes distributions from Spencer Fullerton Baird's personal collections. These materials document the work of Stephen C. Brown, Registrar, 1880-1919; and Herbert S. Bryant, Chief, Division of Correspondence and Documents, 1917-1948. See also Transmission of Specimens and Specimen Distribution Records, Record Units 115 and 186.
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.