Manuscripts
Series — Box: M1 (RF-65-I)
Scope and Contents
This series contains 27 handwritten manuscripts collected by Titian R Peale. Most are his own notes on various flora and fauna, including opossum, buffalo, and the sand-hill crane. There are also letters from friends to Peale and handwritten notes by other explorers, such as John Franklin and William McClure. Those that are dated are from the first half of the 19th century.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1818-early 20th century
Conditions Governing Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Boxes
From the Collection: 519 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Peale, Titian Ramsay, 1799-1885 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420
[email protected]
