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
222 Madison Avenue
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).
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
Series Number
- A0128
Creator
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).
Custodial History
Originally accessioned as container 44 of old collection number 128, accession -90.
Access Restrictions
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