These photographs and postcards depict geologic formations; fossil specimens; collection site maps; models and exhibits; charts, texts, diagrams, and illustrations; and portraits of geologists and paleontologists. Many were assembled from State Museum publications.
Creator
New York State Science Service
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This series consists of State Paleontologist's reports detailing the activities of the paleontology section of the State Museum. Reports concern staffing; equipment needs; research; loans and exchanges of specimens; and work completed on State Museum collections and exhibits. Also included are narrative reports on the histories of the State Museum and paleontology section; a five-year report on the paleontology section; and a memorandum on gifts, loans, and exchanges of specimens.
Creator
New York State Science Service
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Assistant Commissioner's correspondence and subject files
Series Number
11843
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, and press releases between the Director of the State Museum, later the Assistant Commissioner for State Museum and State Science Service, and Museum scientists and other staff, administrators and scientists at other institutions, private citizens, and officials in other State agencies. The records document research projects; exhibit planning; acquisition and management of collections; field work; publications; advice to other institutions; education; research grants; professional development; and museum legislation.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
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This series consists of activity reports submitted by producers of minerals to the state geologist detailing their activities during the year. They were used to compile annual statistics on mineral production in the State and published periodically in State Museum bulletins. Through 1957 the reports note firm or proprietor's name; locations of office and field operations; and quantity and value of the mineral produced. Also included are lists of mineral producers, by mineral and reports for producers of gravel and sand.
Creator
New York State Geological Survey
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Pre-publication texts and illustrations for State Museum publications
Series Number
B0578
Summary
This series contains draft materials including notes, texts, galleys, illustrations, tables, and maps for Museum publications. Includes approximately 100 photoprints and drawings apparently used to illustrate publications and reports in geology, paleontology, and other areas of natural history. Of note are records and correspondence relating to James Hall's publications. Also included are annual reports of the state geologist, State Museum director, and State Cabinet of Natural History; and volumes of the Paleontology of New York.
Creator
New York State Museum of Natural History
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State Paleontologist's publications and professional meetings file
Series Number
B0582
Summary
This series consists of copies of selected State Museum publications, memorandums, circulars, and professional meeting programs. Records include program information for the 12th-18th International Geological Congresses; the newsletter of the Committee on Paleontology of the National Research Council; program information from various professional meetings of geologists and paleontologists; and "Museum Notes" and miscellaneous State Museum publications.
Creator
New York State Science Service
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
State geologist's and assistant state geologist's correspondence files
Series Number
B0571
Summary
This series contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports of the state geologist, assistant state geologist, and geological staff. Correspondence is with scientists, mineral producers, private citizens, and State Museum staff. Topics include acquisition and identification of specimens; requests for information; compilation of statistics; geologic mapping of the state; preparation of scientific papers; participation of staff in professional conferences and meetings; preparation of exhibits; loans of specimens; annual reports; and distribution of state publications.
Creator
New York State Science Service
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The series consists of correspondence, appraisal and survey descriptions, and a few maps relating to proposed land purchases for expansion of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. The files track activities surrounding purchase of land for the Forest Preserve from the purchase proposals made to the Board of Commissioners of the Land Office by the Conservation Department (earlier the Conservation Commission) to the Board's approval of the purchase.
Creator
New York (State). Board of Commissioners of the Land Office
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