Colbert, Edwin H.; New Mexico; Arizona, 1947 - 1948
Scope and Contents
1947 includes itineraries for Colbert and Simpson. Correspondence between Colbert and Erik K. Reed, Thomas E. Whitcraft, Superintendent of the Pertrified Forest National Monument, Dr. Thomas Ierardi, George Whitaker, William Fish, Wayne M. Faunce, Jack Noble, Carl Sorensen. Correspondence includes letters about permission to excavate for fossils. Also correspondence about publicity for the expedition. Also included is the report on the expedition sent by Colbert to Alexander Wetmore of the Smithsonian in accordance with permit regulations. Also present are some receipts.
Colbert did not go into the field in 1948, but he corresponded with members of the expedition - Carl Sorensen, George and Doris Whitaker.Dates
- 1947 - 1948
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
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024-5192
