Papers : of John K. Pickens, 1964-1976.

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Papers : of John K. Pickens, 1964-1976.

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The collection contains organizational records (1964-1976) of the Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) as well as correspondence with the Smithsonian Institution prior to the 1975 formation of the Commission. Clippings (1958-1966), research notes, and archaeology notes of the city archaeologist, Richard Muzzrole of the Smithsonian, are also included. Topics include formation of the AAC, archaeological digs along King Street, research on the Henry Piercy family, and area merchants.

1.6 linear ft.

Alexandria Library. Local History / Special Collections (Alexandria, Va.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7281534

Alexandria Library. Local History / Special Collections (Alexandria, Va.)

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Smithsonian Institution

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The Smithsonian Institution was established on August 10, 1846, is a group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. Originally organized as the United States National Museum.James Smithson (1765-1829), a British scientist, left his estate to the United States to found “at Washington, under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusio...

Alexandria Archaeological Commission.

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Pickens, John C.

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Alexandria, Va., lawyer and city councilman who initiated formal archaeological studies in Alexandria in the mid-1960s. From the description of Papers : of John K. Pickens, 1964-1976. (Alexandria Library). WorldCat record id: 29991734 ...

Percy family.

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Muzzrole, Richard.

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