State Museum of Natural History geological chart by James Hall
Series Number
B1594
Summary
This series consists of two almost identical versions of a published geological chart and a small accompanying published key prepared by James Hall entitled ''A chart giving an ideal section of successive geological formations with an actual geological section, from the Atlantic, to the Pacific Ocean." The lower half of the chart depicts geological sections, some hand colored and annotated, illustrating the stratigraphy of specific areas. Elaborate representations of characteristic fossils of each formation are depicted on the top portion.
Creator
New York State Museum of Natural History
Access Restrictions
Restricted due to fragile physical condition. Use only with permission of preservation administrator.
This series consists of a card file index to part of Series B0561, State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's Correspondence Files. The cards, which provide correspondent's name, date of correspondence, and place where correspondence originated, predominantly index correspondence between James Hall and other geologists and paleontologists during Hall's lengthy career with the State Museum and other institutions. The index is incomplete and should be used with caution.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
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.
This series consists of working, proof, and published copies of geologic maps and drawings prepared by the Geological Survey staff in the State Museum to accompany scientific articles or monographs. Most maps depict surface geological features in color on standard printed topographic base maps and range from single U.S. Geological Survey quadrangles to the entire state. They usually include title, date, bulletin number, plate number, and preparer.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this 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.
This series consists of original drawings of graptolites and other fossils including phyllocarids, arthropods, eurypterids, machaeridia, Hyolithes, Protoscolex and Lingula. Rudolf Ruedemann, State Paleontologist, prepared the drawings, many of which subsequently appeared in State Museum and other scientific publications.
Creator
New York State Geological Survey
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.