Series 4: Central Asiatic Expedition , 1872 - 1985
Scope and Contents
The Central Asiatic Expedition comprised multiple seasons in the field and lasted from 1921 to 1930.
The majority of the material related to the expedition is contained in the Museum Archives at the David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Research Library and Learning Center. The archive at the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology contains some correspondence relating to the publication of the expedition reports, drafts of those reports, maps, charts, and some photographs.
Dates
- 1872 - 1985
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed in the Division of Paleontology. Please contact the collection manager for access; materials are sometimes restricted. https://www.amnh.org/research/paleontology/collections/vertebrate-paleontology-archives
Biographical / Historical
Between 1921 and 1930 a series of scientific expeditions in Central Asia were conducted by the AMNH in conjunction with collaborating institutions and investigators. They were led by Roy Chapman Andrews. Walter Granger was chief paleontologist and the second in command. With a team of up to forty scientists, drivers, and assistants, they were able to collect a vast multitude of objects for the American Museum of Natural History and make many groundbreaking discoveries, such as, the first dinosaur eggs. They explored throughout the Gobi Desert and cemented this area as a prime location for paleontological study.
Extent
7.75 Linear Feet (9 boxes, 2 flat files)
Arrangement
Arranged by subject.
General
Based on Ruth Sternfeld's historic finding aid, Binder 4.
Historic Call Number: was 3:3/3:5 now 9:1/9:3 and 9:2
Formerly VPA 46
- Asia, Central -- Discovery and exploration.
- Cartography -- Mongolia -- History -- 20th century
- China
- Geology -- Asia, Central.
- Geology -- Gobi Desert (Mongolia and China)
- Gobi Desert (Mongolia and China) -- Discovery and exploration.
- Maps
- Mongolia
- Paleontology -- Gobi Desert (Mongolia and China)
- Scientific expeditions -- Asia, Central
Creator
- Morris, Frederick K. (Frederick Kuhne), 1886 (Person)
- Reeds, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1882-1968 (Person)
- Granger, Walter, 1872-1941 (Person)
- Andrews, Roy Chapman, 1884-1960 (Person)
- Teilhard de Chardin, Pierre (Marie-Joseph Pierre), 1881-1955 (Person)
- Canfield, Charles Reiter, 1906-1964 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Vertebrate Paleontology Archives Repository
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024-5192
