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American Museum of Natural History

 Organization

Found in 156 Collections and/or Records:

American Museum of Natural History monthly statements,

 Collection
Identifier: DR 010
Abstract

Contains annual audit reports 1910-1940 and monthly reports 1935-1940.

Dates: 1910-1940.

American Museum of Natural History oversize press material, 1877-1993.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 154
Abstract

Newspaper clippings and museum press releases, including press release from the museum's opening, programs from Works Progress Administration (WPA)-sponsored orchestral concerts. Bulk of press releases are from 1950s.

Dates: 1877 - 1993

American Museum of Natural History payroll records, circa 1920s-1970s.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 130
Abstract

Index cards with AMNH employee information including department and job title.

Dates: 1920 - 1979

American Museum of Natural History President George D. Langdon papers

 Collection
Identifier: DR 115
Abstract

Administrative papers from George D. Langdon's term as president of the museum.

Dates: 1988-1993.

American Museum of Natural History presidential memorandums, 1928-1934.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 144
Abstract

Contains five binders of presidential memos written by then President of the American Museum of Natural History, Henry Fairfield Osborn, to the Museum Director between the years of 1928 to 1934.

Dates: 1928 - 1934

American Museum of Natural History President's office files,

 Collection
Identifier: DR 117
Abstract

Administrative files from William J. Moynihan, including American Association of Museums Self Study materials from the AMNH President's Office. Administrative files from Ellen V. Futter's term as president of the museum.

Dates: circa 1988-2007.

American Museum of Natural History Printed Archives.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 133
Scope and Contents

Box 1: Floor plans, guides, leaflets, invitations.

Box 2: Lectures and public programs

Box 3: Merchandise, stationary, publications, membership.

Box 4: Education, Scientific publications list, natural history magazine.

Box 5: Museum administration, staff directories, lists, financials, rules and regulations, annual outing, trustee annual meetings, misc folder at the back.

Box 6: Early Museum Postcards.

Dates: 1920 - 1940

American Museum of Natural History proposed new buildings album, 1915-1917.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 137
Abstract

Wrapped album combines several different reports related to proposed new AMNH buildings, including quarterly report from 1916 and oral report of President Henry Fairfield Osborn to the Trustees from 1916, AMNH annual meeting regarding the Museum's need for new construction. Also includes reprinting of an editorial article from the New York Times regarding this proposal, as well as editorials from the New York Sun, New York World, and Evening Post.

Dates: 1915 - 1917