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Hayden Planetarium reports regarding financing and construction of original Hayden Planetarium building

 Collection
Identifier: DR 058A

Abstract

Contains documents regarding planning the construction and operation of the original Hayden Planetarium, including reports on financing and estimated costs made by The American Museum of Natural History Planetarium Authority, New York State and the City of New York laws and deed documents created to authorize the planetarium construction.

Dates

  • 1933 - 1937

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Related Archival Materials

Indicator 1 Associated Materials-- Note--Archival material relating to the Hayden Planetarium is available in the planetarium's archives, housed separately in the AMNH Library Special Collections on the 7th floor.

Related Archival Materials

Indicator 1 Associated Materials-- Note--Additional material related to the Hayden Planetarium construction is available in the AMNH Library Special Collections: DR 058.

Related Archival Materials

Indicator 1 Associated Materials-- Note--Contract papers for construction of the planetarium building is available in the AMNH Rare Book Collection: PC-1-C.

General Note

Previous number: DR-I, Box 2

General Note

condition reviewed 20110519; good

Creator

Title
Hayden Planetarium reports regarding financing and construction of original Hayden Planetarium building, 1933-1937.
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Sponsor
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation provided support to make this finding aid available in ArchivesSpace (2016-2017). Minimal level collection record created with support from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Hidden Collections grant, 2010.

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420