New York State Division of Science and State Museum Director's Speeches, Articles, and Essays A4214

New York State Division of Science and State Museum Director's Speeches, Articles, and Essays

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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 contains texts of articles, speeches, and essays by John M. Clarke, director of the Division of Science and the State Museum. Most appear to be prepared for popular rather than scientific audiences. Included are newspaper articles and an essay on evolution; an unpublished essay, "The Content of Paleontology"; and essays on the history and geology of the Gaspe area of Quebec.

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum

Title:

Division of Science and State Museum Director's speeches, articles, and essays

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1910-1925

Series Number:

A4214

Scope and Content Note

This series contains typed or manuscript texts of articles, speeches, and essays by John M. Clarke. Most appear to be prepared for popular rather than scientific audiences.

Included are: newspaper articles and an essay on evolution; an unpublished essay, "The Content of Paleontology"; and essays on the history and geology of the Gaspe area of Quebec. Clarke held the positions of State Museum Director, State Geologist, and State Paleontologist concurrently during the period 1904-1925.