Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
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 distribution of State Museum publications. Some correspondence is in French or German.
Creator:
Title:
State Paleontologist's correspondence files
Quantity:

10.4 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1899-1954
Series Number:
B0575