Random records of a lifetime, 1846-1931, by W.H. Holmes, volume 1. | Smithsonian Digital Volunteers Skip to main content Home Projects Themes African American History American Experience Civil War Era Freedmen's Bureau Mysteries of the Universe World Cultures Active Museums and Archives Freedmen's Bureau Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Archives See All Projects Search About Tips Blog Smithsonian Digital Volunteers: Transcription Center LoginSignup Home > Projects > Smithsonian Libraries Random records of a lifetime, 1846-1931, by W.H. Holmes, volume 1. About the Project William Henry Holmes' life and work covers pivotal moments in scientific exploration across the United States and the development of the Smithsonian Institution. This volume starts the story, and provides an overview of his life and work, with original correspondence, artwork, and mementos. Learn about his work with the US Geological Survey, numerous roles at the Smithsonian Institution, and trips around the world. William Henry Holmes' life and work covers pivotal moments in scientific exploration across the United States and the development of the Smithsonian Institution. Catalog Record | Download PDF | Go to Page Show pages needing (scroll down to load more): Transcription Review Notes | All Completed! Project Progress (details) 500pages completed 57 contributing members 500 total pages Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Complete Previous Page Next Page 12 Total Users 4 Contributions © 2022 SMITHSONIAN COLLECTIONS TERMS OF USE PRIVACY Download Adobe Reader