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Documents and photographs relating to space missions and astrological events
Collection
Identifier: DR-H 32
Abstract
Files and photographs relating to astronomical events such as the Apollo missions. Slides of the planetarium also included, as well as several cardboard backed photos.
Dates:
circa 1948-2000
Hayden Planetarium artwork for shows and exhibits, undated.
Collection
Identifier: DR-H 46
Abstract
Original artwork, diagrams and pictures depicting outer space and other various topics.
Dates:
9999 - 9999
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
Photographs of astronomical equipment, astronomical events, and outer space, late 1800s-1967
Collection
Identifier: DR-H 31
Abstract
Photographs of telescopes, observatories, antennas and other astronomical equipment as well as drawings of solar events, star maps and photographs of nebulae and galaxies. NASA photos and press kit for Surveyor and Lunar Orbiter also included.
Dates:
1800 - 1967
American Museum of Natural History
Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library
200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024-5192