Chapman, Frank M. (Frank Michler), 1864-1945

William King Gregory papers, 1889-1948 (bulk 1906-1948)

Collection

Identifier: Mss .G7441

Scope and Contents The collection consists of administrative, scientific, academic and personal papers, and correspondence. Papers include Gregory's general correspondence with universities, colleges and scientists about his research topics and publications; correspondence with museums about purchasing replicas of fossils; and with students seeking employement. Other papers include lecture notes prepared for zoology classes emphasizing evolution, 1925-1926 and 1939; and manuscripts and notes for his...

Dates: 1889-1948; Majority of material found within 1906-1948

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / William King Gregory papers, 1889-1948 (bulk 1906-1948)

Joseph Asaph Allen correspondence, 1870-1919

Collection

Identifier: Mss .A451-.A452

Dates: Majority of material found within ( 1899-1902)

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Joseph Asaph Allen correspondence, 1870-1919

Leo E. Miller collection

Collection

Identifier: Archives Orn144

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, field notes, memoranda related to expeditions to South America largely with F.M. Chapman, includes maps and photo of Miller.

Dates: 1911-1916, 1988

Found in: Department of Ornithology Archives / Leo E. Miller collection

Edgar A. Mearns correspondence, 1883-1915

Collection

Identifier: Mss .M43

Scope and Contents

The collection consists entirely of photocopies of handwritten letters. The first letter, dated May 17, 1883, is from Albert S. Bickmore, founder and superintendent of the AMNH, concerning Mearns's proposed donation of a collection of birds. The second letter is from curator J.A. Allen, discussing details of the specimens. Other correspondents include James P. Chapin, Frank M. Chapman, L.P. Gratacap, C. Hart Merriam, Jenness Richardson and Anthony Woodward.

Dates: 1883-1915

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Edgar A. Mearns correspondence, 1883-1915

Nuttall Ornithological Club photographs of ornithologists and other scientists

Collection

Identifier: PPC .N87

Scope and Contents

Portraits of scientits that were used in the following publications: Origins and Development of North American Avian Biogeography, p. 392; Contributions to the History of North American Ornithology, pp.387-428.

Dates: 1995?

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Nuttall Ornithological Club photographs of ornithologists and other scientists

Theodore Roosevelt correspondence

Collection

Identifier: Mss .R6673-.R6675

Scope and Content Note This collection consists of three boxes of correspondence (typed carbon copies, photocopies and originals) between Roosevelt and various individuals. The majority of the letters are between Roosevelt and Frank M. Chapman (AMNH ornithologist) or Henry Fairfield Osborn (geologist, paleontologist, and AMNH President) whom Roosevelt was particularly friendly. The correspondence generally covers topics related to the men’s shared interests in the different fields of natural history, as well as...

Dates: 1871-1937

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Theodore Roosevelt correspondence

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial and Exhibitions collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss .R6671

Scope and Content Note This collection contains a wide range of materials mostly concerned with various memorials and exhibitions celebrating the life of Theodore Roosevelt, and in particular, his close relationship with the American Museum of Natural History. Materials include; typed, handwritten and carbon copies of correspondence, photographs, negatives, pamphlets, invitations, programs, books, items and texts from the various exhibitions, blueprints, an LP record, artwork (drawings, etchings), postcards,...

Dates: 1899-1984; Majority of material found within 1899-1970

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Theodore Roosevelt Memorial and Exhibitions collection

Thomas Ring Columbia Expedition collection

Collection

Identifier: Archives Orn253

Scope and Contents

Collection three field books, photographs, sketches, correspondence about the collection

Dates: 1913

Found in: Department of Ornithology Archives / Thomas Ring Columbia Expedition collection

Watkins collection

Collection

Identifier: Archives Orn122

Scope and Contents

One box correspondence, reports on collecting locales, lists of skins, keys to photos, and account sheets. Remaining enclosures contain numbered prints from South American travels mounted on board, including 15 mounted panoramic prints.

Dates: 1916-1920s

Found in: Department of Ornithology Archives / Watkins collection

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

William King Gregory papers, 1889-1948 (bulk 1906-1948)

Joseph Asaph Allen correspondence, 1870-1919

Leo E. Miller collection

Edgar A. Mearns correspondence, 1883-1915

Nuttall Ornithological Club photographs of ornithologists and other scientists

Theodore Roosevelt correspondence

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial and Exhibitions collection

Thomas Ring Columbia Expedition collection

Watkins collection

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