year ending june 1921 (2 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book details the U.S. National Museum's history, operations, and collections. Founded in 1846, the museum showcases American and international natural history, geology, ethnology, and archeology, and also serves as the repository for the National Gallery of Art. The author explains that, in addition to its public exhibits, the museum accepts traveling items for display, lends out duplicate specimens for educational purposes, offers consultation for scientists, and maintains research and preservation labs for its collection. With a focus on the museum's operations, this book explores how the museum has used its resources to benefit scientists and the public. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compilation of the annual reports of the United States' Smithsonian Institution and its branches. The Smithsonian Institution, founded in 1846, has a multifaceted mission to "increase and diffuse knowledge among men." Over the decades, the Smithsonian has played a significant role in expanding scientific knowledge. In this volume, the author presents an overview of the Institution's activities, from its funding and research to its exploration and publications, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1921. Smithsonian scientists have conducted extensive explorations in geology, paleontology, and other fields, and have made notable contributions to the National Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the National Zoological Park. The book also provides a glimpse into the Institution's ongoing commitment to scientific research and discovery, and highlights its efforts to make scientific knowledge accessible to the public. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.