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The $2,000,000 J.P. Morgan gem collection ; Lampreys ; Antarctic animals
Collection
Identifier: Film Collection no. 32
Scope and Contents
SEGMENT 1: The $2,000,000 J. P. Morgan Gem Collection. Brian Mason, AMNH curator of physical geology and mineralogy, describes the museum's collection of gems, which consists of diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Mason discusses how these gems were cut and polished, using films produced by DeBeers Consolidated Mines Ltd. and E. J. Mauther. The reasons why the stones are so valuable are also examined. SEGMENT 2: Lampreys. Lampreys and their detrimental effect on the fishing industry in...
Dates:
1953
Augusta Schenck Kalbfleisch photographs
Collection
Identifier: PPC .K351
Scope and Contents
Tintypes of portraits of Kalbfliesch family and view of Blyweek Farm, Dix Hills, Huntington, Long Island.
Dates:
undated
Field photographs of the Robert Cushman Murphy Mediterannean Expedition
Collection
Identifier: PPC .M87
Scope and Contents
Field photographs of the Murphy European and Mediterranean Expeditions.
Dates:
1926
William King Gregory papers, 1889-1948 (bulk 1906-1948)
Collection
Identifier: Mss .G7441
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of administrative, scientific, academic and personal papers, and correspondence. Papers include Gregory's general correspondence with universities, colleges and scientists about his research topics and publications; correspondence with museums about purchasing replicas of fossils; and with students seeking employement. Other papers include lecture notes prepared for zoology classes emphasizing evolution, 1925-1926 and 1939; and manuscripts and notes for his...
Dates:
1889-1948; Majority of material found within 1906-1948
William J. Morden papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss .M671-.M674
Scope and Contents
This collection is concerned with Morden’s expeditions to Alaska, Central Asia, and Southwest Africa and contains detailed field notes written by both William and Irene. The field notes include details of their travels, supply lists, budgets, and descriptions of artifacts and specimens gathered. There are also a number of drafts of articles and books written by both Morden and Irene about their experiences abroad.
The William J. Morden papers also include correspondences which are...
Dates:
1922-1957
Murphy and Gilliard bibliography files
Collection
Identifier: Archives Orn252
Scope and Contents
Bibliographical card files for R. C.Murphy and E. T. Gilliard.
Dates:
undated
Found in:
Department of Ornithology Archives
Robert Cushman Murphy collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss .M87
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of eight folders containing clippings from magazines and newspapers, typed announcements and articles, some correspondence, and various ephemera that highlight moments in Robert Cushman Murphy’s life and his association with AMNH. The collection was transferred from the AMNH Office of Public Affairs. The contents of all folders are chronologically ordered.
Almost all the material is photocopied printed matter or typewritten, with some carbon copies. Folder 2...
Dates:
1913-1973; Majority of material found within 1930-1973
New Zealand Expedition collection
Collection
Identifier: Archives Orn73
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, photographs and photographic slides by Robert Cushman Murphy. New Zealand Expedition.
Dates:
1947-1948
Found in:
Department of Ornithology Archives
Peruvian Littoral Expedition collection
Collection
Identifier: Archives Orn84
Scope and Contents
Includes a catalog of species, a field journal of Robert Cushman Murphy and a map of the expedition itinerary is found in a separate folder.
Dates:
1919-1920
Found in:
Department of Ornithology Archives
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