Series 2: Published Papers & Unpublished Manuscripts, 1870 - 1945
Scope and Contents
Series 2 (Boxes 6 to 21) contains materials related to Osborn’s published papers, articles, and unpublished manuscripts, including substantial works like “Age of Mammals” and his Titanotheres monograph, as well as other writings on horses, Proboscidea, evolution, fauna, flora, vertebrate paleontology, and other subjects. Materials include notes, addresses given or written by Osborn, revisions, correspondence, illustrations, photographs, notebooks, and more. It is arranged alphabetically, then chronologically.
Dates
- 1870 - 1945
Creator
- Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed in the Division of Paleontology. Please contact the collection manager for access; materials are sometimes restricted. https://www.amnh.org/research/paleontology/collections/vertebrate-paleontology-archives
Extent
6.75 Linear Feet (16 large archival boxes.) ; Each box measures 15.5" x 5" x 12.5".
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically, then chronologically.
Creator
- Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935 (Person)
- Simpson, George Gaylord, 1902-1984 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Vertebrate Paleontology Archives Repository
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024-5192