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Fossils

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence: fossil finds, 1902-1928

 Series
Identifier: VPA 101
Scope and Contents

Collection contains correspondence regarding fossil specimens, where they were found, and their locality information in the United States and foreign countries. Arranged alphabetically by location and includes some photographs and newspaper clippings. Box 1 (1902-1928) contains localities in Alabama to Iowa; Box 2 (1902-1928) contains localities in Kansas to Tennessee; Box 3 (1902-1928) contains localities in Texas to the West Indies.

Dates: 1902-1928

E-news (PaleoCenter)

 Collection
Identifier: EXH.025

Field diaries, 1891-1998

 Series
Identifier: VPA 101
Scope and Contents

Consist of diaries, lists of specimens found, locations of finds, records of day to day activities, and step by step findings. Individual lists can be found with both the Charles H. Falkenbach and Ted Galusha Papers. The diaries are arranged by date and filed as nearly as possible in chronological order. Notable names in the field diaries include H. F. Osborn, Walter Granger, Barnum Brown, and G. G. Simpson.

Dates: 1891-1998

Field Work, 1875 - 1952

 Series
Scope and Contents

The papers in this series include expedition reports, photographs, and maps. A lot of the maps have annotations by Barnum Brown. There are some receipts from expedition expenses.

Dates: 1875 - 1952

Frederick H. Pough photographic slide collection, 1948.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 410
Abstract

Mostly photographs taken in Switzerland of wildflowers and glaciers. Includes a few images of fossils and limestone.

Dates: 1948

Photographic slides of fossils, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 560
Abstract

Photographs of fossilized matter including magnolia, sassafras, brachiopod in limestone, and invertebrates. One photograph is Tar Pool, Rancho La Brea, Los Angeles, California.

Dates: undated

Writing, 1897 - 1968

 Series
Scope and Contents

This series consist of 2 sub-series. The first contains writing about Barnum Brown and the second contains writing by Barnum Brown.

Dates: 1897 - 1968