Granger, Walter; Fayum, Egypt, 1907 - 1912
Record Group — Box: 3, Folder: 5
Identifier: VPA 101
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the correspondence is between Granger and Osborn. Includes correspondence with Hartley T. Ferrar, Alfred Lucas, and H. G. Lyons of the Geological Survey of Egypt, with William Matthew, with R. Markgraf, with banks. Also includes correspondence between Anna G. Granger (Walter Granger's wife) and Osborn.
Included is a contract with local workers hired by the expedition to do excavations. The contract is signed by two foremen and Granger and was witnessed by H.T. Ferrar. While Granger came back from Egypt in 1907, Markgraf continued sending him letters from the field until 1912.Dates
- 1907 - 1912
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:
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New York NY 10024-5192
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