State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's album of diplomas and certificates A0128

State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's album of diplomas and certificates

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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:

New York State Museum of Natural History

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

Arrangement

Chronological by date awarded.

Administrative History

James Hall was State Geologist (1837-1898), State Paleontologist (1843-1898), and Director of the State Museum (formerly Curator of the State Cabinet of Natural History), 1866-1893.

Scope and Content Note

Memorial album contains diplomas, honorary degrees, and certificates of election to scientific and natural history societies awarded to James Hall.

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).