Assistant Commissioner's files relating to the Commissioner's Committee on Museum Resources
Series Number
B0585
Summary
The Commissioner's Committee on Museum Resources was established to study museum needs statewide and the feasibility of and requirements for state aid to museums. Questionnaires were sent to museums requesting information on educational services performed. This series consists of meeting minutes, reports, statistical tabulations, mailing lists, and working papers relating to the committee. Statistical tabulations from the questionnaires are included, but not the questionnaires themselves.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this 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
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 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.
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.
Files relating to the Commissioner's Museum Inquiry Committee and proposed State Museum building
Series Number
A3164
Summary
These files include records from departmental inquiries into the operation of the State Museum. Various reports, correspondence, photographs and background notes provide detailed information on the museum's functions and needs. Also included are planning documents, including plot and floor plans for a proposed new museum building in Albany (1930-1934). Photographs show birds, plants, mosses, and insects studied by State Museum staff; downtown Albany, State Education Building, State Capitol, and Alfred E. Smith State Office Building.
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 and Science Service news release and public relations files
Series Number
B0586
Summary
This series consists of drafts and final copies of news releases, public relations publications, and occasional correspondence relating to public educational activities of the State Museum. News releases constitute the bulk of the series.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.