Incoming correspondence of the Assistant State Paleontologist, State Paleontologist, State Geologist, and State Museum Director
Series Number
A4208
Summary
This series consists mostly of correspondence received by John M. Clarke, paleontologist and geologist while employed by the State Museum. Also included are a few letters to James Hall; letters received by "Professor Rupert Jones"; and notes and maps of amateur paleontologist Olof O. Nylander concerning paleontological research done in Maine.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Visual Instruction
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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
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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
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This series consists of correspondence with scientists, legislators, state officials, State Museum staff, and private citizens. Topics include identification and classification of fossils; nomenclature; fieldwork; loans and exchange of fossils; acquisition of specimens; and funding, preparation, and distribution of State Museum publications. Some correspondence is in French or German.
Creator
New York State Museum
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Division of Science and State Museum Director's speeches, articles, and essays
Series Number
A4214
Summary
This series contains texts of articles, speeches, and essays by John M. Clarke, director of the Division of Science and the State Museum. Most appear to be prepared for popular rather than scientific audiences. Included are newspaper articles and an essay on evolution; an unpublished essay, "The Content of Paleontology"; and essays on the history and geology of the Gaspe area of Quebec.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
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This series consists of a journal kept by the State Paleontologist, John M. Clarke. Entries are sporadic and vary in length and detail. They contain information on field trips planned or taken by Clarke, projects (including publications) under way in the paleontology office of the Museum, the settlement of James Hall's estate, and efforts to secure appropriations.
Creator
New York State Museum of Natural History
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State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's incoming correspondence relating to research on the Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec
Series Number
A0260
Summary
Incoming correspondence to John M. Clarke, State Museum director and State Geologist (1904-1925), and State Paleontologist (1898-1925). Topics include Clarke's publication of a monograph on early Devonic history, his receipt of the Hayden Memorial Gold Medal, and his research of the geology and paleontology of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
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