Index Number 8: National Research Council, 1919-1924

File — Box: 6, Folder: 2-3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The AMNH Central Archives consists of 826 boxes of correspondence and materials from the central administrative filing system of American Museum of Natural History, as well as 99 boxes of supporting index materials and card catalogs. Materials cover the overall administration of the museum including but not limited to, construction, finances, expeditions, education programs, reports and minutes, collections, employees, board of trustees, relations with the city, publications, membership, and special events. The collection materials span from the foundation of the museum in 1869 to 1985 with the bulk of materials covering 1900-1975. The collection includes blueprints, photographs, illustrations, newspaper clippings, postcards, and ephemera.

Dates

1919-1924

Access Conditions and Restrictions Note

Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 392 Linear Feet (Mix of manuscript, legal, and card catalog boxes. )

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Some early index numbers were repurposed or reassigned, occasionally 2 different subjects are assigned to the same index number. All materials for the subjects have been separated and are contained within their own set(s) of folders.