Series 2: Professional Correspondence, 1896 - 1942

Series

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The professional correspondence includes letters between Brown and other paleontologists both within AMNH and elsewhere. It also contains correspondence regarding Brown's lecture tours and his application for copyright. There are also some letters from the public with paleontological enquiries.

Dates

1896 - 1942

Creator

American Museum of Natural History (Organization)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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

0.5 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Arrangement

The correspondence is mostly arranged chronologically, with some being arranged by subject.

Box 4: General Correspondence 1896-1942; Correspondence regarding lecture tours 1926-1927
Box 5: Correspondence regarding Colorado Museum 1926-1930;
Box 5: Copyright applications 1939-1942; Dinosaur Tracks from Strevell Collection 1928-1939
Box 5: Correspondence regarding establishment of dinosaur parks 1930s
Box 5: Correspondence with the public regarding dinosaur footprints 1929-1941