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American Museum of Natural History General Counsel papers,

 Collection
Identifier: DR 114
Abstract

Includes Planetarium Project, NSF Correspondence, Wang printout, general files, correspondence, proposals and exhibition construction materials.

Dates: 1990s.

Hayden Planetarium collection of negatives

 Collection
Identifier: DR 062
Abstract

Negatives from National Space Science Data Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Dates: undated

Hayden Planetarium development and construction records, 1933-1995

 Collection
Identifier: DR 060
Dates: (bulk 1933-1945, 1967, 1995).

Hayden Planetarium Interplanetary Reservations

 Collection
Identifier: DR 194
Scope and Content note This particular collection refers to a promotional strategy implemented by the Hayden Planetarium. In 1949, in order to increase publicity for their space exhibit “Conquest of Space”, the Hayden Planetarium set up an “interplanetary-tour reservations desk” that would take reservations for the first trips into space. The museum promised that the collected names would be turned over to the first organization actually planning interplanetary travel. In addition to the desk at the planetarium,...
Dates: 1949-2011; Majority of material found within 1949-1953

Hayden Planetarium papers, 1933-1989

 Collection
Identifier: DR 057
Dates: (bulk 1933-1939, 1960-1989).

Hayden Planetarium records

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Identifier: DR-H
Scope and Contents

Collection includes administrative records, reports, publications, correspondence, and materials related to construction and public relations. It also includes documents, audiovisual, and visual materials relating to exhibits and planetarium shows.

The majority of the material was transferred from the Perkins Library in the 1990s. The collection is in need of processing and subject to institutional restrictions.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1947 - 2007; 1800 - 2007

Hayden Planetarium reports regarding financing and construction of original Hayden Planetarium building

 Collection
Identifier: DR 058A
Abstract

Contains documents regarding planning the construction and operation of the original Hayden Planetarium, including reports on financing and estimated costs made by The American Museum of Natural History Planetarium Authority, New York State and the City of New York laws and deed documents created to authorize the planetarium construction.

Dates: 1933 - 1937

Hayden Planetarium's collection of Planetaria ephemera, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 193
Abstract

Collection of printed ephemera from various planetaria around the world, including Hayden Planetarium. Also includes material from manufacturers of planetarium star shows, such as Zeiss and Spitz. Ephemera includes brochures, pamphlets, and booklets among other material.

Dates: undated

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