New York State Division of Science and State Museum Mineralogist's Correspondence File

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of the State Museum mineralogist's correspondence with other scientists; private citizens; mineral collectors; mineral specimen suppliers; and the State Museum Director. Subjects include acquisition of mineral specimens, especially by exchange; identification and analysis of mineral specimens received; inquires about localities where specific minerals occur; mineralogy exhibits in the State Museum; and reports to the Museum Director of the mineralogist's activities and accomplishments. Also included are lists of mineral specimens in the Museum's collections and memorandums concerning accessioning procedures.
Title
Mineralogist's correspondence file
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
B0570
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by year or span of years, then roughly alphabetical by name of correspondent.

Scope and Content Note

Correspondence of the mineralogist with other scientists, private citizens, mineral collectors, supplier's of mineral specimens, and the State Museum Director.

Subjects of this correspondence include: acquisition of mineral specimens, especially by exchange; identification and analysis of mineral specimens received; inquires about localities where specific minerals occur; mineralogy exhibits in the State Museum (including some photographs); and reports to the Museum Director of the mineralogist's activities and accomplishments.

Also included are several lists of mineral specimens in the Museum's collections and memorandums concerning accessioning procedures.

This correspondence includes that of mineralogists H. P. Whitlock (ca. 1902-1917), Harry F. Gardner (1918-1920), and Charles K. Cabeen (1920-1922).

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