It's Gold (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1979 November 13 - 1980 April 18

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened November 13, 1979 and closed April 18, 1980. Located in the New York State Roosevelt Memorial at the American Museum of Natural History. "It's Gold" was an exhibition created especially to complement "Gold of El Dorado" and gave visitors an in-depth look at the history, physical properties, forms, geological locations, beauty, and rarity as well as ancient and modern applications.

Summary

"It's Gold" was an exhibition created especially to complement "Gold of El Dorado" and gave visitors an in-depth look at the history, physical properties, forms, geological locations, beauty, and rarity as well as ancient and modern applications. It included a specimen of crystallized gold given to the Museum by the Newmont Mining Corporation. George Harlow, curator in the Department of Mineral Sciences, was the scientific consultant to the exhibition which was designed by Ralph Bauer of the Museum's Department of Exhibitions. "It's Gold" began its four-city tour at the American Museum of Natural History and was on view in the Roosevelt Rotunda from November 13, 1979 through March 18, 1980.

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

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, October 23, 1979. 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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