Robert McCormick Adams Papers, 1994-1997

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Robert McCormick Adams Papers, 1994-1997

1994-1997

https://siarchives.si.edu/collections/siris_arc_251809

This accession consists of the personal papers of Robert McCormick Adams, documenting his professional activities outside the Smithsonian Institution. Materials include correspondence and appointment books.

.25 cubic ft

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11616346

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Adams, Robert McCormick, Jr., 1926-2018

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Robert McCormick Adams, an archaeologist and anthropologist, served as the Smithsonian’s ninth Secretary from 1984-1994, Prior to his work as Secretary, he was director of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago in 1962-68 and 1981-83. Born in Chicago in 1926, Adams earned his doctorate from the University of Chicago in 1957. He stayed on to teach at the university and in 1982 was named provost. Adams’ scholarly work focused principally on the agricultural and urban history of the Ne...