Series 1: Personal and family papers, 1877 - 1976

Series

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This series contains family photographs, notes on family history, Brown's personal correspondence, and writing by members of his family. It contains transcription of Brown's first wife Marion's diary of the 1904 field trip to Montana. There is also extensive collection of notes by Brown's second wife Lilian documenting their travels in Middle East, India, Burma, and Greece, her travel memorabilia and her correspondence regarding the travel.

Dates

1877 - 1976

Creator

Brown, Barnum (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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

Extent

1.668 Linear Feet (3.5 boxes)

Additional Description

Arrangement

The contents are arranged in chronological order whenever possible

Box 1: Contains papers relating to Brown family history, Barnum Brown's personal correspondence, and writing by Brown's first wife Marion and second wife Lilian
Box 2: Contains writing by Brown's second wife Lilian
Box 3: Contains writing by and correspondence of Brown's second wife Lilian and travel memorabilia collected by her
Box 4: Contains correspondence of Brown's second wife Lilian and Brown's daughter Frances Brown