Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1983 September 26 - 1983 October 28

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened September 26, 1983 and closed October 28, 1983. Located on Floor 4 in the Library Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology featured original copperplates, prints, and volumes of Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology.

Summary

Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology featured original copperplates, prints, and volumes of Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology. This exhibition, together with another library exhibition, The Great Auk in Illustrated Birds Books, were on view in honor of the Centennial Meeting of the American Ornithologists' Union (AOU) at the Museum (1, p. 1).

This is a condensed summary of the exhibition. For additional information, see Sources and/or Related Resources.

Sources

(1) American Museum of Natural History Library. Press Release. "Museum Programs & Exhibitions, September 1983." July 23, 1983. Departmental Records, DR 101. American Museum of Natural History Library.

For more information on this exhibition see:

Russell, John. "Bird Art of Fuertes at Natural History Museum." New York Times, August 26, 1983.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Department of Library Services.
Related department (1, p. 1)

American Museum of Natural History. Library Gallery.
Location (1, p. 1)

The Great Auk in Illustrated Bird Books (Exhibition)
Related exhibition in the Museum Library (1, p. 1)

Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813
Featured (1, p. 1)

Related Resources

American Museum of Natural History. Annual Report. New York: American Museum of Natural History, 1983-1984: 60.

American Museum of Natural History press releases, 1933-1990s.
"Museum Programs & Exhibitions, September 1983." July 23, 1983. ; "Museum Programs & Exhibitions, October 1983." August 25, 1983.;

American Museum of Natural History vertical files
Repository: AMNH Special Collections [News article]

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