Simpson, George Gaylord; Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, 1950 - 1955
Record Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: VPA 101
Scope and Contents
1950 correspondence between Simpson and Charles Larson. Included is the statement of proposed expedition, insurance information, correspondence regarding transporation of fossils, news release by museum regarding discovering smallest american mammal, and itemized account for the expedition.
Related correspondence for the 1951-1952 seasons is listed under Whitaker. 1953 correspondence contains the Statement of Proposed Expedition and expense account.1954 correspondence includes Statement of Proposed Expedition, expense accounts, correspondence between Simpson Louis Monaco, report on the work done in 1954. Also included is correspondence with Peter Robinson and Peter Rona - students who participated in the field work.1955 correspondence includes letters between Simpson and Louis Monaco, Colbert.Dates
- 1950 - 1955
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
From the Series: 4.587 Linear Feet (11 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Creator
- From the Series: Gidley, James Williams, 1866-1931 (Creator, Person)
- From the Series: Matthew, William Diller, 1871-1930 (Creator, Person)
- From the Series: Falkenbach, Charles H. (Creator, Person)
- From the Series: Galusha, Ted (Creator, Person)
- From the Series: Simpson, George Gaylord, 1902-1984 (Creator, Person)
- From the Series: Schlaikjer, Erich M. (Erich Maren), 1905-1972 (Creator, Person)
- From the Series: Colbert, Edwin H. (Edwin Harris), 1905-2001 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Vertebrate Paleontology Archives Repository
Contact:
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024-5192
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024-5192
