Research

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Creator:

New York State Museum of Natural History

 

 

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This series consists of records of fossils borrowed, loaned, or exchanged by the state paleontologist James Hall in the course of his research. Also included are lists of sets of duplicated fossils donated to colleges and secondary schools and correspondence related to the disposition of these sets..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum

 

 

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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 Included are newspaper articles and an essay on evolution; an unpublished essay, "The Content .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York State Museum of Natural History

 

 

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The memorial album contains diplomas, honorary degrees, and certificates of election to scientific and natural history societies awarded to James Hall former director of in the State Museum. Included are the Governor's proclamation designating Hall as State Geologist and Paleontologist indefinitely .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York State Museum of Natural History

 

 

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This series consists of original pencil illustrations for Volume V of the Natural History of New York: Paleontology, written by James Hall and published in 1874. The drawings are of fossil specimens of radiata, crinoidea, and corals..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York State Science Service

 

 

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This series consists of copies of selected State Museum publications, memorandums, circulars, and professional meeting programs. Records include program information for the 12th-18th International Geological Congresses; the newsletter of the Committee on Paleontology of the National Research Council; .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State Museum

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum

 

 

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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

 

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Creator:

New York State Science Service

 

 

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This series consists of photographic prints and negatives used to illustrate an article titled "Small Conoidal Shells of Uncertain Affinities," written by State Paleontologist Dr. Donald W. Fisher. The article deals with fossil tentaculitids and other fossil creatures found throughout the U.S., Canada, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State Museum of Natural History

 

 

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This series contains draft materials including notes, texts, galleys, illustrations, tables, and maps for Museum publications. Includes approximately 100 photoprints and drawings apparently used to illustrate publications and reports in geology, paleontology, and other areas of natural history. Of note .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives