Box 1

Primarily correspondence between E. O. Hovey and museum administrators or staff. Also contains meeting minutes, departmental reports, an invitation to meet Commander Robert Peary, and "Index to Letters."

Primarily correspondence between E. O. Hovey and J. McKeen Cattell, editor of "Science." Also contains proof of article for publication in "Science."

Primarily correspondence between Chester A. Reeds or E. O. Hovey and other scientists, regarding earthquakes and volcanic events. Also contains press releases.

Primarily correspondence between E. O. Hovey and N. L. Britton, Secretary of the Council of the Scientific Alliance of New York. Proposed affiliation with the New York Academy of Sciences is among the matters discussed.

Blueprints for office and storage space for the Department of Geology and Invertebrate Paleontology.

Primarily correspondence to and from George H. Sherwood regarding a proposed gallery for the Hall of Geology and Invertebrate Paleontology. Also contains memoranda of committee meeting.

Primarily correspondence between E. O. Hovey and museum administrators or staff. Also contains quarterly and annual departmental reports, meeting minutes, and "Index to Letters."

Primarily correspondence between E. O. Hovey and museum administrators or staff. Also contains sketches of museum floor plans, meeting minutes, departmental reports, financial statements, photographs of geological formations, and "Index to Letters."

Primarily correspondence between E. O. Hovey and museum administrators or staff. Also contains departmental reports, memoranda, and photographs of exhibits and geological formations.

Primarily correspondence between E. O. Hovey and others, regarding production of electrotypes for a relief map and other objects. Also contains bills from electrotype company.