Oliver, James A. (James Arthur), 1914-1981
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Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Creation of a Major Exhibition Hall / Dr. James A Oliver, 1965 May 02
The fifth anniversary show for "Journey Into Nature." Discusses the variety and volume of work that goes into the creation of an exhibition hall. The Hall of Early Mammals is used as an example.
Frick Laboratory administrative and personnel records
This collection consists of Childs Frick correspondence. The majority of the papers consern his relationship with the American Museum of Natural History while running the Frick Laboratory as well as his role as museum Trustee.
There is also Frick's correspondence with other scientists and institutions that deals with both research in paleontology and Frick's financial support of their activities.
A very small number of letters are of personal nature.
James Arthur Oliver administrative papers, 1960-1968.
James Oliver photographic slides in Bimini, 1959
Photographs taken in Bimini, Bahamas. Images of snakes, lizards, crabs, trees, resort, beach and ocean views.
Lerner Marine Laboratory papers
Museum Activities and Educational Programs / Dr. James A. Oliver (AMNH Director), 1961 Apr 30
The collection contains 281 audio recordings of "Journey into Nature" episodes from 1960-1966 on 1/4 inch open reels. A number of episodes have been digitized.
James Arthur Oliver papers
Review of Journey into Nature's Four Years, Preview of the Museum's 100th Anniversay Plans / Dr. James A. Oliver, 1964 May 03
Dr. James A. Oliver hosts the fourth anniversay show of "Journey into Nature." The show includes a review of the previous four years of shows, as well as a preview of the Museum's plans and future leading to its 100th anniversary.
Scientists at Work / Dr. James A. Oliver (AMNH Director), 1960 Jun 19
Dr. James A. Oliver, Director of the American Museum of Natural History, outlines the research work now underway by Museum scientists in biological areas.
Snakes / Dr. James A. Oliver, 1962 Sept 16
The collection contains 281 audio recordings of "Journey into Nature" episodes from 1960-1966 on 1/4 inch open reels. A number of episodes have been digitized.
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- Department Records 3
- Bimini Islands (Bahamas) 2
- Museum directors -- New York (State) -- New York -- Correspondence 2
- Natural history museums -- New York (State) -- New York -- History 2
- Development 1
- Fossils 1
- Marine biologists -- Bahamas -- Bimini Islands 1
- Marine biology -- Research -- Bahamas -- Bimini Islands 1
- Marine laboratories -- Bahamas -- Bimini Islands 1
- Oceanography -- Research -- Bahamas -- Bimini Islands 1
- Paleontology 1
- Photographic Slide Collection 1
- Reptiles -- Bahamas -- Bimini Islands 1