Records, 1943-1958

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Notes: The Department of Zoology was created July 31, 1947, as part of a general reorganization of the United States National Museum. At that time, the Department of Biology was divided into the Departments of Zoology and Botany. Waldo LaSalle Schmitt, who had served as head curator of the Department of Biology since 1943, became the first head curator of Zoology. He held that position until his retirement in 1957.; For a description of the record series of which these materials are a part, refer to "Forms part of" above.
Organization: (1) Outgoing correspondence, 1946-1957; (2) correspondence with the public, 1947-1957; (3) administrative records, 1943-1958
Summary: This record unit consists of records of the Department of Zoology under Head Curator Waldo LaSalle Schmitt and includes outgoing correspondence, 1946-1957; correspondence with the public, 1947-1957; and administrative records, 1943-1958. Also included are records of the Department of Biology, 1943-1947.; For other records relating to the Departments of Biology and Zoology see Record Units 143, 242, 7074, and 7181.
Repository Loc.: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Creator: United States National Museum Department of Zoology
Subject: Schmitt, Waldo L (Waldo Lasalle) 1887-1977; United States National Museum Department of Biology

See more items in: Public Inquiries 1947-1957 [United States National Museum Department of Zoology]; Departmental Records 1943-1958 [United States National Museum Department of Zoology]; Correspondence 1901-1964 [United States National Museum Department of Zoology]