Azurite and Gold (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1977 December 1 - 1978 January 31

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened December 1, 1977 and closed January 31, 1978. Located in the New York State Roosevelt Memorial at the American Museum of Natural History. "Azurite and Gold" featured two mineral specimens of azurite and large crystallized gold on loan from the Newmont Mining Corporation of New York City.

Summary

"Azurite and Gold" featured two mineral specimens of azurite and large crystallized gold on loan from the Newmont Mining Corporation of New York City. The azurite was unearthed at Tsumeb, South West Africa in 1952 and, according to Joseph Peters, Scientific Assistant in the Museum's Department of Mineral Sciences, was unique in having so many large, fine crystals in one piece. The gold specimen was found in 1951 at the Empire Star Mine in Grass Valley, California. The minerals were on view in the Roosevelt Rotunda of the American Museum of Natural History from December 1, 1977 through January 31, 1978.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Joseph Peters; AMNH Department of Mineral Sciences.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, November 16, 1977. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

New York State Roosevelt Memorial.
Location of exhibition.

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