Three Types of Rocks (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1969 July 23 - 1969 July 31

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened July 23, 1969 and closed July 31, 1969. Located in the Grand Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Three Types of Rocks" featrued three rock groups found on earth--tektites, meteorites, and basaltic lavas--considered by scientists to represent rocks which are found on the moon.

Summary

"Exhibit of the Month: Three Types of Rocks" featrued three rock groups found on earth--tektites, meteorites, and basaltic lavas--considered by scientists to represent rocks which are found on the moon. They rocks were gathered and labeled by D.M. Vincent Manson, Chairman and Assistant Curator of the Museum's Department of Mineralogy. The exhibition was on view in the 77th Street Foyer of the American Museum of Natural History starting July 23 through July 31, 1969.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Vincent Manson, Chairman and Assistant Curator of the AMNH Department of Mineralogy.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, July 18, 1969. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Grand Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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