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