Skip to main content

Department Records

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Distinguishes collections in the Library that are part of the Department Records (DR) data set.

Found in 239 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Preparation and Installation exhibition accession records

 Collection
Identifier: DR 135
Abstract

Contains accession records, inventory lists, correspondence related to accession of art works and expedition memorabilia for AMNH exhibitions, such as Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, Admiral Byrd collection (including list of Antarctic Expedition equipment and correspondence between Byrd and curator), John Burroughs exhibit, Amundsen-Ellsworth Polar expedition. Also contains accession records book, correspondence, and master sheet from defunct Department of Geography.

Dates: 1927-1962
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Department of Preparation and Installation exhibition accession records

Department of Vertebrate Paleontology correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: DR 084
Scope and Contents

Correspondence relative to the formation and organization of the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology. Correspondence between Morris K. Jesup, Henry Fairfield Osborn, C.O. Marsh, J.L. Wortman, J.B. Hatcher, O.A. Peterson, W.H. Utterback. Many letters from Volume II have been removed. Two volumes containing approximately 100 letters.

Dates: 1891-1906
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Department of Vertebrate Paleontology correspondence

Digital Media Production Records, Department of Communications-Editorial

 Collection
Identifier: MA.2021.003
Content Description This collection is composed of packages of digital files documenting the production of audiovisual content by the Department of Communications – Editorial division beginning in 2008. It is comprised of born-digital material in the form of text documents, image files, and video files. Documents include metadata exports, permissions overviews and releases, and transcripts. Images consist of still photography used in the making of the films, mainly by the AMNH Photo Studio photographers. Video...
Dates: 2008-present
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Digital Media Production Records, Department of Communications-Editorial

Division of Invertebrate Zoology accessions records, 1910-1943.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 182
Abstract

Division of Invertebrate Zoology specimen accessions records. Including records pertaining to Invertebrate Paleontology.

Dates: 1910 - 1943
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Division of Invertebrate Zoology accessions records, 1910-1943.

Division of Invertebrate Zoology administrative records, 1904-1996

 Collection
Identifier: DR 186
Scope and Contents Department of Invertebrate Zoology administrative records: Annual Reports; Background/History; Collections/Accessions; Correspondence; Species lists; Guest signature book; Equipment/Maintenance/Repairs; Finances/Budgets; Cross-Reference Index Cards; Loan of Specimens from AMNH to Other Institutions; Memoranda; Micropaleontology Press; Personnel Appointments; Senate (Council) of the Scientific Staff Files; Search Committee Files; Review Committee Files; Biography/Background for Judith E....
Dates: 1904 - 1996
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Division of Invertebrate Zoology administrative records, 1904-1996

Division of Invertebrate Zoology correspondence, approximately 1920-1970.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 170
Scope and Content Correspondence of many of the department's past curators with colleagues, collectors, benefactors and the public concerning collection management, acquisition of collections, expeditions and field trips, exchange of scientific information, identification of specimens and publications. Former curators and other individuals associated with the department who are represented in the collection include: Mont A. Cazier, William P. Comstock, John A. L. Cooke, C. Howard Curran, Frank E. Lutz,...
Dates: 1920 - 1970
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Division of Invertebrate Zoology correspondence, approximately 1920-1970.

Documents and photographs relating to space missions and astrological events

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 32
Abstract

Files and photographs relating to astronomical events such as the Apollo missions. Slides of the planetarium also included, as well as several cardboard backed photos.

Dates: circa 1948-2000
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Documents and photographs relating to space missions and astrological events

Documents on Visible Stars, 1964-1965.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 25
Abstract

Booklets from United States Atomic Energy Commission, aeronautic charts and other charts having to do with visible stars.

Dates: 1964 - 1965
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Documents on Visible Stars, 1964-1965.

Employee Benefits Association records, circa 1920-1979

 Collection
Identifier: DR 036
Scope and content

Bank statements, checkbooks, correspondence, minutes, membership certificates, and cash ledgers (1947-1969, 1970-1975) relating to the operations of the Employee Benefits Association. Approximately 10 bound volumes.

Dates: 1920 - 1979
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Employee Benefits Association records, circa 1920-1979

Ernst Kirsteuer Research material

 Collection
Identifier: DR 073
Dates: undetermined
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Ernst Kirsteuer Research material
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History
Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library
200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024-5192

Gottesman Research Library

Digital Collections

Archives Authorities

Digital Respository

Accessibility

Staff Interface    Privacy Policy    Copyright Information    Non-Discrimination Notice