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James Arthur Lecture on the Evolution of the Human Brain collection

 Collection
Identifier: MA.2021.014

Content Description

Audio and video recordings and digital invitations for the James Arthur Lecture Series on the Evolution of the Human Brain. Recordings for 2009-2013, 2018-2019, 2021-2025.

Dates

  • 2009 - 2025

Conditions Governing Access

Content is available to view and stream through the AMNH Research Library's Digital Collections. Lectures prior to 2008 were printed and are available in the AMNH Research Library's Digital Repository.

Biographical / Historical

Early in the 20th century, James Arthur became associated with the AMNH. His fascination with the human brain led to his bequest to the AMNH permitting the establishment of the James Arthur Lectures on the Evolution of the Human Brain. The first lecture was given March 15, 1932.

Extent

61.94 Gigabytes (29 files (18 text 9 videos 2 audio)) : (2) mp3; (7) mp4; (2) mov; (18) pdf

Language of Materials

English

Title
Recordings of the annual James Arthur Lecture on the Evolution of the Human Brain, 2009-2025
Author
Kendra Meyer
Date
2021-10-18
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English
Sponsor
Shelby White & Leon Levy Foundation

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