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Creator:
New York State Museum of Natural History
Abstract:
This series consists of a journal kept by the State Paleontologist, John M. Clarke. Entries are sporadic and vary in length and detail. They contain information on field trips planned or taken by Clarke, projects (including publications) under way in the paleontology office of the Museum, the settlement .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
A4214
Dates:
1910-1925
Abstract:
This series contains texts of articles, speeches, and essays by John M. Clarke, director of the Division of Science and the State Museum. Most appear to be prepared for popular rather than scientific audiences. Included are newspaper articles and an essay on evolution; an unpublished essay, "The Content .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
A0260
Dates:
1901-1913
Abstract:
Incoming correspondence to John M. Clarke, State Museum director and State Geologist (1904-1925), and State Paleontologist (1898-1925). Topics include Clarke's publication of a monograph on early Devonic history, his receipt of the Hayden Memorial Gold Medal, and his research of the geology and paleontology .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York State Museum
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence with scientists, legislators, state officials, State Museum staff, and private citizens. Topics include identification and classification of fossils; nomenclature; fieldwork; loans and exchange of fossils; acquisition of specimens; and funding, preparation, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
This series consists of a card file index to part of Series B0561, State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's Correspondence Files. The cards, which provide correspondent's name, date of correspondence, and place where correspondence originated, predominantly index correspondence .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Visual Instruction
Title:
Series:
A4208
Dates:
1804-1919
Abstract:
This series consists mostly of correspondence received by John M. Clarke, paleontologist and geologist while employed by the State Museum. Also included are a few letters to James Hall; letters received by "Professor Rupert Jones"; and notes and maps of amateur paleontologist Olof O. Nylander concerning .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
B0561
Dates:
1828-1944
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence files of the Director of the State Museum, State Geologist, and State Paleontologist with such entities as scientists within and without New York State, museums and institutions of science or higher learning, the Board of Regents, private citizens, the Works Progress .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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