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State Paleontologist's journal


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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:
This series consists of a journal kept by the State Paleontologist, John M. Clarke. Entries are sporadic and vary in length and detail. They contain information on field trips planned or taken by Clarke, projects (including publications) under way in the paleontology office of the Museum, the settlement of James Hall's estate, and efforts to secure appropriations.
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State Paleontologist's journal
Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1899-1900
Series Number:
A3158

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This journal was kept by State Paleontologist John M. Clarke.

Entries are sporadic and vary considerably in length and detail. They contain information on field trips planned or taken by Clarke, projects (including publications) under way in the paleontology office of the Museum, the settlement of James Hall's estate, and efforts to secure appropriations.

Custodial History

Accessioned as part of old series 560, accession number -416.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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