Henry Fairfield Osborn papers

Series 1 (Boxes 1 to 6) contain Osborn’s correspondence, both general and relating to specific publications including “Age of Mammals” 2nd edition, “Ape Man,” and “Men of the Old Stone Age.” This series also contains accession information for the entire Henry Fairfield Osborn Papers collection. It is arranged alphabetically and thematically, then chronologically.

Series 2 (Boxes 6 to 21) contains materials related to Osborn’s published papers, articles, and unpublished manuscripts, including substantial works like “Age of Mammals” and his Titanotheres monograph, as well as other writings on horses, Proboscidea, evolution, fauna, flora, vertebrate paleontology, and other subjects. Materials include notes, revisions, correspondence, illustrations, photographs, notebooks, and more. It is arranged alphabetically, then chronologically.

Series 3 (Boxes 22 to 24) contains memorabilia related to Osborn, including a photo album of students from Princeton, Columbia University, and the American Museum of Natural History, an illustrated text composed by Christina D. Matthew and Elisabeth M. Fulda, obituaries, biographies, and other materials. Most of the materials are in English, with some German- and Italian-language materials, as well. It is arranged chronologically.

Series 4 (Boxes 24 to 27) contain several of Osborn’s bibliographies, presented in various formats (bound, index cards, and card file). It is arranged alphabetically and by subject.

Series 5 contains press clippings written by or about Osborn. They are collected mainly from newspapers, but also include clippings from other periodicals. It is arranged chronologically.

Series 6 contains Osborn’s administrative materials. It is arranged chronologically.

Box 1

Age of Mammals 2nd edition correspondence

Box 2

Ape Man correspondence

Box 3

Men of the Old Stone Age correspondence

Box 4

Accession info & correspondence, 1904 – 1947

Box 5

Correspondence 1892 – 1942

Box 6

Addresses, AMNH-related, & Age of Mammals, 1888 – 1933

Box 7

Age of Mammals, 1908 – 1936

Box 8

Age of Mammals, 1911 – 1931

Box 9

Age of Mammals, 1916 – 1934

Box 10

Age of Mammals, 1931 – 1933

Box 11

Bibliography, Columbia University, & Evolution, 1897 – 1942

Box 12

Evolution, 1920 – 1945

Box 13

Fauna, 1872 – 1881

Box 14

Fauna & Flora, 1887 – 1935

Box 15

Geologic correlations & Horses, 1873 – 1930

Box 16

Horses, 1901 – 1942

Box 17

Horses, 1905 – 1942

Box 18

Horses, 1897 – 1913

Box 19

Proboscidea, 1924 – 1935

Box 20

Titanothere, 1870 – 1920

Box 21

Titanothere, Tributes, & Vertebrate Paleontology, 1886 – 1938

Box 22

Photo album, 1911

Box 23

Illustrated text, 1920

Box 24

Memorabilia & Bibliography (series 3 and 4), 1905 – 1949

Box 25

Bound bibliographies A – Osb (Adams – Osborn)

Box 26

Bibliographic index cards, Age of Mammals 2nd edition, 1883 – 1935

Box 27

Bibliographic card file

Box 28

Clippings on evolution and miscellaneous topics, 1916 – 1935

Box 29

Building-related projects, 1918 – 1932