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Charles C. Mook papers

 Collection
Identifier: VPA 123

Scope and Contents

Mook's papers consist of two folders containing annotated manuscripts, pencil illustrations and charts on fossil mammals and reptiles with notes and exchanges with William King Gregory, William Diller Matthew and Childs Frick. The collection includes materials for courses at Columbia University and outlines of lectures by various lecturers. The materials are organized into two folders and are roughly chronological, though many items are undated.

There is also correspondence and Mook's papers on Crocodilia.

Dates

  • 1900-1966

Creator

Language of Materials

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

1 Linear Foot (1 box)

General

Historic Call Number: 5:6

Formerly VPA 35b

Title
Charles C. Mook papers, 1900-1916
Author
Melissa Silvestri, Allyson Mellone, Alana Gishlick, 2021, Maya Naunton, 2023
Date
2021 August
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English
Sponsor
Minimal level collection record created with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America grant, 2020.

Repository Details

Part of the Vertebrate Paleontology Archives Repository

Contact:
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New York NY 10024-5192