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AMNH Central Archives

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Identifier: DR-CA
Scope and Contents The AMNH Central Archives consists of 826 boxes of correspondence and materials from the central administrative filing system of American Museum of Natural History, as well as 99 boxes of supporting index materials and card catalogs. Materials cover the overall administration of the museum including but not limited to, construction, finances, expeditions, education programs, reports and minutes, collections, employees, board of trustees, relations with the city, publications, membership, and...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1890-1975
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Craig Morris exhibition records, 1995-2004

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Identifier: DR 167
Abstract

Consists of administrative files, exhibitions executed, exhibitions proposed and exhibition-related files. All the papers in this collection, including those in the administrative files, are connected to AMNH exhibitions - whether executed, under consideration or proposed to Morris when he was Associate Dean of Science for Exhibition.

Dates: Majority of material found within ( 1999-2002).
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Exhibition Tools and Materials

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Identifier: Mem 308
Scope and Contents Since its inception in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History had exhibitions related to the natural world, human cultures, and the universe. The habitat dioramas are predominantly featured in the Museum, with the first appearing in the late 1800s. A combination of distinct methods and tools was used to create the background, foreground, and taxidermy specimens that compose these exhibits, which improved with the advancement of technology and new knowledge.The exhibition...
Dates: Usage: circa 1887-1990s
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Fourth Floor Fossil Hall Renovation, Final Documentation of the Interpretive System

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Identifier: DR 033
Scope and content Consists of eleven oversize binders and three spiral bound volumes for the final documentation of the museum's fourth floor renovation completed in the 1990s, prepared by Ralph Appelbaum Associates Incorporated (RAA). The final documentation of the interpretive system covers all fossil exhibitions: The Halls of Saurischian and Ornithischian Dinosaurs, the Lila Acheson Wallace Wing of Mammals and Their Extinct Relatives, which includes the Hall of Primitive Mammals and the Paul and Irma...
Dates: 1992-1996
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Hayden Planetarium artwork and exhibit materials, undated.

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Identifier: DR-H 41
Abstract

Various kinds of artwork, and information bearing objects that deal with Hayden Planetarium exhibits. Includes hand-drawn illustrations, photographs, mounted exhibit boards, transparencies and sketches.

Dates: 9999 - 9999
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Hayden Planetarium correspondence and other materials, 1981-1993.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 35
Abstract

Correspondence, personnel information, financial records and exhibit information from 1981 to 1993.

Dates: 1981 - 1993
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Hayden Planetarium documentation on shows and exhibitions, 1956-1999.

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Identifier: DR-H 29
Abstract

Planetarium floor plans, exhibit materials, academic materials, assorted information on planetarium, scripts for various Hayden shows, press materials for exhibitions. One box specifically for the Hall of the Universe 1998-1999.

Dates: 1956 - 1999
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Hayden Planetarium Exhibits press materials, circa 1990s.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 20
Abstract

Various pamphlets and public relations materials for Hayden Planetarium.

Dates: 1990 - 1999
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Hayden Planetarium Interplanetary Reservations

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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
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Hayden Planetarium photographic material for exhibitions and Perkin Library, 1980-2001.

 Collection
Identifier: DR-H 43
Abstract

Slides for Measuring Time, Exploring Space exhibition and Perkin Library Slides concerning celestial objects. Includes black and white prints and paper documents.

Dates: 1980 - 2001
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

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