Correspondence and lists concerning fossils borrowed, loaned, or exchanged by the State Paleontologist
Series Number
A4211
Summary
This series consists of records of fossils borrowed, loaned, or exchanged by the state paleontologist James Hall in the course of his research. Also included are lists of sets of duplicated fossils donated to colleges and secondary schools and correspondence related to the disposition of these sets.
Creator
New York State Museum of Natural History
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of miscellaneous financial records of the Board of Regents. Included are vouchers and cancelled checks for expenses such as meteorological observations, visitation of academies, salaries, postage, stationery, and printing. Also included are check stubs from unidentified accounts and statements of accounts current for the Board of Regents and for the State Cabinet of Natural History.
Creator
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's correspondence files
Series Number
B0561
Summary
This series contains correspondence files of the Director of the State Museum, State Geologist, and State Paleontologist with such entities as scientists within and without New York State, museums and institutions of science or higher learning, the Board of Regents, private citizens, the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), and Museum staff. Until 1925, the Director also held the position of State Geologist. Until 1894 and from 1904 to 1925, he also served as State Paleontologist.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
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
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's correspondence, drafts of publications, and photographs
Series Number
B0579
Summary
This series consists of correspondence; drafts publications; notes; photographs of fossils and geological features and formations; maps; pamphlets; and drawings of geological sections. The records were accumulated by James Hall, State Geologist, State Paleontologist, Curator of the State Cabinet of Natural History, and Director of the State Museum of Natural History. Much of the material concerns the preparation and publication of the Paleontology of New York.
Creator
New York State Museum of Natural History
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.