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Smithsonian Institution Archives,
Washington, D.C.,
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Capps, Hahn William, 1903-
Personal Papers
Hahn William Capps Papers
1939-1964
1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Record Unit 7399
English
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7399, Hahn William Capps Papers
Historical Note
Hahn William Capps (1903- ), an entomologist, received his B.S. degree from the University of Kansas in 1929. Capps joined the staff of the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) in 1930 when he was appointed Plant Quarantine Inspector with the Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine. He was made Assistant Entomologist in 1938,
and Entomologist in 1940, a position he held until his retirement in 1964. Capps specialized in the study of Lepidoptera in both their larval and adult stages.
Introduction
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
Descriptive Entry
The papers of Hahn William Capps document his career with the USDA and his research on Lepidoptera. They include incoming and outgoing correspondence concerning the
identification of specimens, publication of papers, and professional activities; notes, lists, manuscripts, and bibliographical references from his research; newsletters of
The Lepidopterist's Society, 1959-1964; and annual reports which he submitted to the USDA, 1939-1952.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Name
Capps, Hahn William, 1903-
Lepidopterists' Society
United States. Department of Agriculture
University of Kansas
United States. B ureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
Subject
Entomology
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Manuscripts
Newsletters
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Anderson, W. H., Memoranda to
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Ba-Bo
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Box, Harold E.
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Lists
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Bourquin, Fernando
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Crumb, S. E.
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Dekle, George W.
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Franclemont, John G.
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Kimball, Charles P.
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Klots, A. B.
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Lange, W. Harry
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MacKay, Margaret R.
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McDunnough, J. (2 folders)
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Okumura, George T.
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Oman, P. W.
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Whalley, Paul E. S.
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Unarranged Correspondence
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Plates
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Family Descriptions for Lepidopterous Larvae
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Information on Larval Collection
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Miscellaneous Photographs and Sketches of Larvae and Pupae
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Miscellaneous Notes and Keys for Persons in Field Work
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Miscellaneous References on Preservation, Dissection of Larvae, etc.
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Larval Descriptions and Food Plants (various authors)
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Additional Setae on Mandibles, Trophi, Submentum
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Crochets Heteroideous
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Eversible Glands
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Evolution of Insect Larvae
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Feculae
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Eggs
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Submental Pit
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Sclerotized Ring at Base of Setae
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Rearing
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Parthenogenisis
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Instar Measurements
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Head Setae
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"Keys for the Identification of Some Lepidopterous Larvae...," 1956
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"Keys for Some Lepidopterous Larvae Frequently Intercepted at Quarantine," 1963
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Pupae (Miscellaneous)
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Distribution Records, etc. of Miscellaneous Insects
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Miscellaneous Larval Papers for Reference for Key to Families Project
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Biometrics (Statistical Data)
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Key to Larvae of Holometabolous Insects
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Miscellaneous Notes for Key to Families of North American Lepidoptera
Memorandum from Austin H. Clark to Mr. Heinrich. Frederick M. Bayer's larval notes from Riviera, Florida. His notes include details on date and time for the various stages of larval growth. He also includes descriptions of size and color, as well as sketches of his descriptions. The notes are accompanied by a memorandum from Austin H. Clark regarding the rarity of these observations. [Image no. SIA2015-009161]
Frederick M. Bayer's Larval Notes, Page 1. [Image no. SIA2015-009162]
Frederick M. Bayer's Larval Notes, Page 2. [Image no. SIA2015-009163]
Frederick M. Bayer's Larval Notes, Page 3. [Image no. SIA2015-009164]
Frederick M. Bayer's Larval Notes, Page 4. [Image no. SIA2015-009165]
Frederick M. Bayer's Larval Notes, Page 5. [Image no. SIA2015-009166]
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Miscellaneous Larval Notes, Sketches, etc. (Unpublished)
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Lepidopterous Larval Notes on Mixed Series in Collection
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Lists
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Identifications
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Lepidopterous Larval Catalogue Notes
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Larval Papers - Miscellaneous References
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Miscellaneous Notes
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Check for Material
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Drawings
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Larval Figures Received from A. Peterson
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Larvae - Miscellaneous Notes, Drawings, etc. Received from Carl Heinrich
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Keiferia lycopersicella (Busck) - Pupae
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Lepidopterist's News, 1959-1964
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List of Larvae Described by Dyar from Mexico
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Annual Reports, 1939-1982
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Gracilariidae
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Lyonetiidae
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Arrhenophanidae
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Psychidae
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Tineidae
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Acrolophidae
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Tischeriidae
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Elachistidae
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Nepticulidae
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Prodoxidae
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Hepialidae
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Miscellaneous
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Olethreutidae
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Tortricidae
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Phaloniidae
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Carposinidae
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Aegeriidae
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Castniidae
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Gelechioidea: General Notes
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Cosmopterygidae
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Momphidae
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Gelechiidae
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Oecophoridae
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Blastobasidae
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Stenomidae
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Xyloryctidae
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Glyphipterygidae
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Hyponomeutidae
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Heliodinidae
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Scythrididae
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Zanolidae
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Eupterotidae
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Bombycidae (2 folders)
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Hypsidae
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Thyatiridae
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Drepanidae
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Geometridae
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Limacodidae
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Megalopygidae
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Dalceridae
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Zygaenidae
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Pterophoridae
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Hyblaeidae
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Alucitidae
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Cossidae
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Brassolidae
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Pieridae
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Papilionidae
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Danaidae
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Satyridae
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Nymphalidae
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Libytheidae
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Riodinidae
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Lycaenidae
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Hesperiidae
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Sphingidae
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Citheroniidae
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Saturniidae
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Amatidae
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Nolidae
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Arctiidae
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Phalaenidae (2 folders)
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Pericopidae
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Dioptidae
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Notodontidae
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Lymantriidae
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Lasiocampidae
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Crumb Material Incorporated
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Lyons, L. A.
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List of Lepidoptera, Immature Stages in Alcohol
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"An Illustrated Key for Identification of Larvae of the Cotton-Pest Species...," 1958
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"Descriptions of the Larva of Keiferia Oeniculo Heinrich...," 1946
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Identifications
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Invoices (Museum Loans)
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"Lepidoptera for Parasite List...," 1943