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Hayden Planetarium

 Organization

Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:

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

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.

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

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

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

Hayden Planetarium airbrush accessories and business records, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 42
Abstract

Airbrush and airbrush materials, ellipsograph, binders, convention materials, budget tables, folders labeled "planetarium business".

Dates: 9999 - 9999

Hayden Planetarium Annual Reports, 1991-1999.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 23
Abstract

Annual reports and press releases from public affairs.

Dates: 1991 - 1999

Hayden Planetarium artwork and exhibit materials, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 41
Abstract

Various kinds of artwork, and information bearing objects that deal with Hayden Planetarium exhibits. Includes hand-drawn illustrations, photographs, mounted exhibit boards, transparencies and sketches.

Dates: 9999 - 9999

Hayden Planetarium artwork for shows and exhibits, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 46
Abstract

Original artwork, diagrams and pictures depicting outer space and other various topics.

Dates: 9999 - 9999