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1
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
B0581
Dates:
1890-1909
Abstract:
This series consists of financial statements, bills, memorandums, and telegrams concerning the allocation and expenditure of State Museum funds. Most expenditures relate to geological and paleontological research conducted by Museum scientists. Projects include New York State's exhibit at the World's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
A4213
Dates:
1890-1954
Abstract:
Approximately 300 images depict mineral mines, quarries, cement plants, terra cotta factories, and stone crushing plants; natural features of specific communities; industrial development; geologic formations; and geological exhibits. Many were made by Geological Survey geologists to illustrate State .........
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). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
Most of the field notes in this series consist of observations of birds made in New York and New England. Notes include information on bird species, location where observed, bird activities, and weather conditions. Other volumes contain notes on plant species observed during field trips. Two volumes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
This series consists of the State Museum mineralogist's correspondence with other scientists; private citizens; mineral collectors; mineral specimen suppliers; and the State Museum Director. Subjects include acquisition of mineral specimens, especially by exchange; identification and analysis of mineral .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
This series consists of working, proof, and published copies of geologic maps and drawings prepared by the Geological Survey staff in the State Museum to accompany scientific articles or monographs. Most maps depict surface geological features in color on standard printed topographic base maps and range .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
B0949
Dates:
[ca. 1870s]-1902]
Abstract:
This series includes blueprints showing the layout of exhibit cases of the Museum of Geology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the New York State Mining Exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915; plans of exhibit cases for the State Museum; space allocation in the State Education Building; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
A3160
Dates:
1899-1907
Abstract:
The Entomological Society of Albany, a private society to further the interests and activities of professional and amateur entomologist, included the state entomologist and other members of the State Museum staff. These records include the Society's constitution, membership lists, and minutes of meetings. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence and memorandums between zoologists or assistant zoologists and other scientists, collectors, specimen suppliers, private citizens, and the State Museum Director. Early correspondence primarily pertains to the zoology collections. Later subjects include preparation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
This series consists of outgoing correspondence, memoranda, notes, bibliographies, articles, information pamphlets, photographs and original illustrations for publications. Subjects include identification of insect specimens; insect control; use, application, and effect of insecticides; the European .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
A4210
Dates:
1885-1961
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes, reports, surveys, well logs, and maps mostly relating to oil and natural gas location and production in New York State. Most of the files were created by two Geological Survey geologists whose specialties were "economic geology." Included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York State Science Service
Abstract:
These photographs and postcards depict geologic formations; fossil specimens; collection site maps; models and exhibits; charts, texts, diagrams, and illustrations; and portraits of geologists and paleontologists. Many were assembled from State Museum publications..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
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
14
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
15
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
This series contains field notes of geological investigations, organized into three groupings according to the particular survey to which they pertained: the Geological and Natural History Survey, ca. 1832-1845; the Geological Survey, 1885-1939; and the Capitol District Ground Water Survey, 1938. The .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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