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Murphy, Katharine Beneker

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: May 11, 1909 - December 19, 1979

Summary

Katharine Beneker Murphy was an assistant to the Chairman of Exhibits and Graphic Arts and Keeper of Memorabilia at the American Museum of Natural History. She worked at the Museum from 1941-1966.

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Found in 1 Collection or Record:

American Museum of Natural History Hall of North American Forests notebook

 Collection
Identifier: DR 094
Scope and Content This collection contains documents used in the planning, preparation and construction of exhibits for the Hall of North American Forests. The material relates largely to the financial aspects of exhibit construction. The contents of the box are organized into 30 folders, which were originally separate tabs in a ring-binder. The first folder relates to the hall in general, and includes an index of exhibits, a list of funds from the Department of Conservation and General Ecology, progress...
Dates: 1954-1956; Majority of material found within 1955-1956