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
222 Madison Avenue
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 Included are newspaper articles and an essay on evolution; an unpublished essay, "The Content of Paleontology"; and essays on the history and geology of the Gaspe area of Quebec.
Title
- Division of Science and State Museum Director's speeches, articles, and essays
Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A4214
Creator
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Included are: newspaper articles and an essay on evolution; an unpublished essay, "The Content of Paleontology"; and essays on the history and geology of the Gaspe area of Quebec.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.
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