Hayden Planetarium

100 Times Around the Sun photographic slides

Collection

Identifier: PSC 88

Scope and Contents

Slides of sky show 100 Times Around the Sun, organized by the Hayden Planetarium, 1969. Images include the AMNH 77th Street entrance.

Dates: 1969

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / 100 Times Around the Sun photographic slides

American Museum of Natural History General Counsel papers,

Collection

Identifier: DR 114

Abstract

Includes Planetarium Project, NSF Correspondence, Wang printout, general files, correspondence, proposals and exhibition construction materials.

Dates: 1990s.

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / American Museum of Natural History General Counsel papers,

Documents and photographs relating to space missions and astrological events

Collection

Identifier: DR-H 32

Abstract

Files and photographs relating to astronomical events such as the Apollo missions. Slides of the planetarium also included, as well as several cardboard backed photos.

Dates: circa 1948-2000

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Documents and photographs relating to space missions and astrological events

Exhibition Tools and Materials

Collection

Identifier: Mem 308

Scope and Contents Since its inception in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History had exhibitions related to the natural world, human cultures, and the universe. The habitat dioramas are predominantly featured in the Museum, with the first appearing in the late 1800s. A combination of distinct methods and tools was used to create the background, foreground, and taxidermy specimens that compose these exhibits, which improved with the advancement of technology and new knowledge.The exhibition...

Dates: Usage: circa 1887-1990s

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Exhibition Tools and Materials

Field and Expedition Equipment

Collection

Identifier: Mem 305

Scope and Contents Since 1887, the American Museum of Natural History has been conducting field expeditions in every continent. This is one of the main resources for the Museum’s scientific research and collection development activities throughout all its disciplines. This grouping holds the equipment that were used during expeditions from around 1877 to 1996. Most of these expeditions required direct interaction with the natural habitat of the subject of study, which usually involves being out in the...

Dates: Usage: circa 1877-1990s

Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Field and Expedition Equipment