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American Museum of Natural History. Library

 Organization

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

American Museum of Natural History Library Expansion photographic slides, 1992.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 138
Abstract

Views of AMNH Library under construction, mostly the 4th floor. Also includes blue prints, interior and exterior library photographs and images of the old Rare Book Room taken by Don Soucy.

Dates: 1992

American Museum of Natural History Library lecture slides, 1982-1992.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 379, 386, 390
Abstract Photographs taken for library lectures of books, archives, images, and artifacts. Also includes miscellaneous photographs of the library, staff, conservation projects, and grant documentation. 379. Lectures include: The Museum and the Magic Lantern October 1990; Rare Book Lecture November 17,1982; Rare Book Lecture Monsters: Myth or Reality February 1991; Caravans and Collecting: Asia on Film October 1989; Rare Photos Lecture: Seconds, October 1983 and November 17, 1982. 386. Lectures...
Dates: 1982-1992

American Museum of Natural History miscellaneous correspondence and documents from library, 1895-1994

 Collection
Identifier: DR 141
Abstract

Miscellaneous correspondence and documents from library, including a letter requesting cataloging supplies written by the librarian in 1895, an accession sheet for the transfer of a file cabinet from Membership to AMNH Memorabilia, and other miscellaneous unrelated documents.

Dates: 1895 - 1994

Library Memorabilia collection photographic slides, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 67
Abstract

Selected objects from the AMNH Library Memorabilia collection. Includes a field book, cameras, binoculars, microscope, scale, safari hat, and medals.

Dates: undated

Library Tools and Materials

 Collection
Identifier: Mem 300
Scope and Contents These materials have been loosely grouped based on their nature and function. Their description ma be further refined in the future as more is learned about them. The American Museum of Natural History's Library, established in 1869, aims to foster intellectual growth and support the research, teaching, and educational activities of the Museum. The tools and materials in this grouping were used in the Library's day to day functions that carried this activitie from aproximately...
Dates: Usage: Circa1897-1999

Nina J. Root Discovery Tour to Egypt lecture photographic slides, 1989.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 419
Abstract

Copy photographs taken for Nina Root's lecture: Discovery Tour to Egypt. Photographs taken from the Rare Book Room, AMNH Library.

Dates: 1989

Nina J. Root papers.

 Collection
Identifier: Mss .R668
Abstract

Administrative papers from Nina J. Root's time as Director of the Library at the American Museum of Natural History.

Dates: 9999 - 9999