Matthew, William Diller, 1871-1930
Dates
- Existence: February 17, 1871 - September 24, 1930
Biography
William Diller Matthew was a vertebrate paleontologist and geologist. Matthew joined the American Museum of Natural History in 1895 as an assistant in the Dept. of Vertebrate Paleontology, eventually becoming curator in 1911. At the death of E.O. Hovey in 1924, Matthew was appointed acting curator of the Dept. of Geology. In 1927 Matthew went to the University of California as professor of paleontology and curator of the paleontological museum.
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Central Asiatic Expeditions records
Department of Vertebrate Paleontology general correspondence
Editorship of Division I papers, 1924
Correspondence regarding Hovey's appointment as Editor of the Publications of Division I and other editorial matters. Minutes of the Committee on Publication.
William King Gregory papers, 1889-1948 (bulk 1906-1948)
William Diller Matthew papers
William Diller Matthew papers
Proposed gallery for Hall of Geology, 1922-1924
Primarily correspondence to and from George H. Sherwood regarding a proposed gallery for the Hall of Geology and Invertebrate Paleontology. Also contains memoranda of committee meeting.
Chester Reeds papers
2 boxes containing 52 folders of correspondence, typescript, handwritten notes, and printed images (maps, illustrations, etc.), most of which relates to the September-October 1926 issue of Natural History entitled The Romance of Fossil Hunting.