This series contains the correspondence and memoranda of the State Archeologist. The files of the following individuals are included: Arthur C. Parker, 1906-1924 (assistant in archeology, 1904-1906); Noah Clarke, 1925-1949 (State Archeologist after 1933); William A. Ritchie, 1949-1971; and Robert E. Funk, 1972-1979. Most of the correspondence is with other archeologists or ethnologists, artifact dealers or collectors, members of New York Indian tribes, amateur archeologists, and other private citizens.
Creator
New York State Museum. Division of Research and Collections
Access Restrictions
Restricted to protect sensitive archeological site data; pursuant to Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law Sect. 14.07.1(d) and 9 NYCRR Sect. 427.8.
Manuscripts and Museum Director's correspondence files concerning archeological work of Max Schrabisch
Series Number
B0580
Summary
This series consists of two versions of a manuscript on the archeology of prehistoric rock shelter and camp sites in southeastern New York, plus correspondence concerning the State Museum's acquisition of the manuscripts, authored by Max Schrabisch. The 1936 manuscript includes numbered illustrations ("figures") consisting of photographs of rock shelters, maps showing site locations, and diagrams or "ground plans" of rock shelters.
Creator
New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
Restricted to protect sensitive archeological site data, pursuant to Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Law Sect. 14.07.1(d) and 9 NYCRR Sect. 427.8.
State Archeologist's research and publications files
Series Number
A3293
Summary
This series contains the written drafts and publications of New York State Archaeologist Noah T. Clarke on Indian tribes in New York. In addition to Clarke's works, there are a number of related pamphlets, articles, bibliographies, and publications from other individuals and organizations within each folder. Some folders contain correspondence in which Clarke responds to questions about Indians. The subject matter of the material relates to tribes, songs, traditions, reservations, and education.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Pamphlets and articles related to local history and historic sites
Series Number
B1772
Summary
This series consists of booklets, pamphlets, and other ephemera on topics related primarily to New York State history, local history, historic sites and buildings, historic preservation, historiography, or other subjects of interest to the state historian. Topics include archaeology, church histories, local history, school histories, historic buildings, churches and religion, museums, anniversary celebrations of events, historic markers and memorials, schools, biographic information, geographical place names, colonial history, military history, Indians, manners and customs, folklore, celebrations and pageants, and transportation.
Creator
New York (State). State Historian
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Hudson Valley Archaeological Survey Director's correspondence files
Series Number
A3292
Summary
This series consists of correspondence used by the Director of the Hudson Valley Archaeological Survey. Included are correspondence and telegrams related to field work planning and student assistant applicants, exhibition planning, and activities done for the survey. Also included are materials relate to survey activities such as published materials (including newsprint and scholarly articles) and reports of work.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.