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Department of Ornithology history collection

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Orn1

Scope and Contents

Papers and reports relating to the construction of the Whitney Wing. Files pertaining to staff meetings, budgets, department equipment. Ornithology department staff photographs are in plastic sleeves.

Dates

  • 1888-1986

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed in the Department of Ornithology. Please contact the collection manager for access; materials are sometimes restricted. https://www.amnh.org/research/vertebrate-zoology/ornithology

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
Department of Ornithology history collection, 1888-1986
Author
Rebecca Morgan, 2010
Date
2010
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English
Sponsor
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation provided support to make this finding aid available in ArchivesSpace (2016-2017). Minimal level collection record created with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Risk Assessment grant, 2010.

Repository Details

Part of the Department of Ornithology Archives Repository

Contact:
Division of Vertebrate Zoology
Department of Ornithology
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York NY 10024-5192 US