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American Museum of Natural History

 Organization

Found in 156 Collections and/or Records:

Kenneth Franklin papers and other materials relating to Leon Gold, circa 1960s-1970s.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 16
Abstract

Mostly consists of Kenneth Franklin's assorted binders and papers, scientific research and reports. Also includes correspondence, lecture calendars and articles. Other materials include bibliographies, Leon Gold materials, various annotations presumably by Leon Gold, star finder, various publications, reports on radio astronomy and Jupiter and notes made at the Kalbfleisch Research Station.

Dates: 1960 - 1979

Mark Chartrand correspondence, 1978-1980.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 15
Abstract

Chronological, alphabetized correspondence pertaining to and written by Mark R. Chartrand.

Dates: 1978 - 1980

Walter F. Meister papers

 Collection
Identifier: DR 124
Scope and Contents The collection consists of Meister's administrative papers from 1952 through 1967, including correspondence, budget reports from the various scientific departments, contracts for research projects, and records of bequests and grants. Most of the documents are typewritten, and many are photocopies or carbon copies. Among the topics covered are research grants made by the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Fund and the Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund; proposals for research at the Lerner Marine...
Dates: 1952-1967

Museum Memo,

 Collection
Identifier: DR 012

Natural History Magazine papers, after 1950.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 095
Abstract

Material related to Natural History Magazine consisting of correspondence, publication budget reports, questionnaires, and television network relations. Also includes papers regarding the AMNH museum shop, Junior Natural History Magazine, and Photography Department.

Dates: 1950

Neil deGrasse Tyson documents on U.S. space exploration policies and other related policies, early 2000s.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 21
Scope and Contents

Includes letterhead, Future of Aerospace Industry related documents and binders, Aerospace Commission minutes, documents on commercialization of space (Commission on Moon, Mars, and Beyond), Commission on the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry and documents on U.S. Space Exploration Policy.

Dates: 2000 - 2005

Neil deGrasse Tyson office papers, 1998-2007.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 40
Scope and Contents

Documents on Phipps Board Meeting, office related information, documents for NASA Advisory Council, news articles bound personally by Neil deGrasse Tyson, scientific books, payroll information, correspondence, proposals for supercomputing.

Dates: 1998 - 2007

Neil deGrasse Tyson papers, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 17
Scope and Contents

Various papers from Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Dates: undated

Office of Public Affairs financial records and press clippings, 1974-1984.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 136
Abstract Contains financial records and public relations materials, mostly from the late 1970s. Financial records include requisitions, receipts, and statements for payroll, utilities, supplies, as well as printing and photography services for the museum. Public relations materials include press releases, mounted press clippings about exhibitions and events, including three folders on an exhibition about the creation of a replica dinosaur skeleton titled "The Making of a Dinosaur." Also, includes...
Dates: 1974 - 1984

James Arthur Oliver papers

 Collection
Identifier: DR 125-125A
Scope and Contents The collection consists primarily of administrative papers from the years 1959-1969 when Oliver was director of the AMNH. The files were arranged arranged alphabetically by subject, most likely by Oliver's secretary, and have been kept in their original order. A typewritten Guide to the file cabinet was found in box 1. Some miscellaneous files from the last box were interfiled. Most of the material is typewritten or printed matter, but there is a handwritten signed letter from explorer Roy...
Dates: 1940-1972