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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
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 (1893) and a resolution of the State Assembly absolving Hall of all charges against his integrity (1896).
Creator:
Title:
State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's album of diplomas and certificates
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1832-1896
Series Number:
A0128