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Harvard University. Museum of Comparative Zoology. Records, 1859-1984 (inclusive), 1859-1946 (bulk).

Title: Records, 1859-1984 (inclusive), 1859-1946 (bulk).

Museum departmental records include 19th-century administrative and financial records; 19th and 20th-century collection records of accession, storage and exchange; curatorial correspondence; field and research notes; drawings; and about 50 photographs,1859-ca.1940, documenting the museum building, exterior, exhibitions, classrooms and laboratories. The second series contains papers (mostly 19th century) of the museum curatorial staff including zoologists, paleontologists, geologists, biologists, and students; correspondence with colleagues and research institutions worldwide; manuscripts; field and research notes; drawings; approximately 500 pictures of staff and students, and scientific illustrations; student notes of Louis Agassiz's lectures; and ephemera. The last series of papers (mostly 20th century) of curators and research associates are characterized by their emphasis on research rather than museum functions. Each individual's papers typically contains: correspondence with colleagues, field notes, manuscripts, photographs and memorabilia.

ArchivalResource: 124 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/181154406 View

William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century.

Title: William B. Provine collection of evolutionary biology reprints, 20th century.

Journal reprints on evolutionary biology.

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Correspondence, 1917-1922.

Title: Correspondence, 1917-1922.

Schmidt's correspondence concerns the loan of scientific specimens for research purposes, exchange, identification and acquisition of specimens, particularly from Africa and the United States, exchange of scientific information, inquiries from the public, and other related matters. Three of Schmidt's many correspondents are Arthur B. Loveridge, Leonhard Stejneger, and John Van Denburgh.

ArchivalResource: .2 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155510757 View

Papers, 1919-1940.

Title: Papers, 1919-1940.

Papers pertaining to his research consist of correspondence, notes, and illustrations focusing on Noble's interest in experimental behavior, particularly of caecilians (primitive amphibians), jewel fish, herring gulls, laughing gulls, frogs, and snakes. His papers include a manuscript by Cora S. Winkin about skin molts of a lizard, Ameiva Chrysolaema. Also, letters of inquiry from the public and other individuals focusing on birds, snakes, and turtles. Correspondence with animal dealers regarding purchase of specimens.

ArchivalResource: 13 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155510694 View

Loveridge, Arthur, b. 1891. Photograph album, 1907-1914 (inclusive)

Title: Photograph album, 1907-1914 (inclusive)

24 photographs and 1 news clipping, with typescript labels, depicting Loveridge's home and collections in England, 1907-1914.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (50 p.) ; 17 x 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/181161415 View

Harvard University Archives Photograph Collection: Portraits, ca. 1852-ca. 2004

Title: Harvard University Archives Photograph Collection: Portraits. ca.1852-ca.2004.

Photographs of individuals associated with Harvard University: faculty, students, administrators, staff, honorees, and habitués of Harvard Square. For those whose lives pre-date the era of photography, the contents of the folders are often photographic reproductions of other image types, such as etchings, paintings, or drawings. In a few cases, the images themselves may be original etchings or sketches.

ArchivalResource: 50 cubic ft.; 20,000 photographs; 10,000 folders.

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Correspondence, 1936-1968.

Title: Correspondence, 1936-1968.

Bogert's correspondence primarily reflects his research in many aspects of herpetology, especially Gila monsters, snakes, and thermal ecology of reptiles. Included are letters he wrote while conducting field work in Mexico and the American Southwest. Correspondence with Raymond B. Cowles concerns thermal ecology; Bogert and Roger Conant corresponded about their research projects and personal lives. Other leading herpetologists with whom Bogert maintained contact are E. Ross Allen, W. Frank Blair, George M. Bradt, Walter C. Brown, Fred R. Cagle, Doris M. Cochran, Helen T. Gaige, Howard K. Gloyd, Alice G.C. Grandison, Norman Hartweg, Peter Paul Kellog, Laurence M. Klauber, Arthur B. Loveridge, Thomas C. MacDougall, Sherman A. Minton, A.D. Moore, M. Graham Netting, James A. Oliver, H.W. Parker, Clifford H. Pope, Jay M. Savage, Karl P. Schmidt, Charles E. Shaw, Hobart M. Smith, Robert C. Stebbins, Ernest E. Williams, and William H. Woodin. Other correspondence reflecting his responsibilities as curator and chairman pertain to collection management, identification of specimens, publications, field trips, queries from the public, Museum and departmental administrative matters, and related concerns.

ArchivalResource: 21 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155510570 View

Loveridge, Arthur, b. 1891. List of African reptiles in Loveridge Collection on 1.III.1924, 1924.

Title: List of African reptiles in Loveridge Collection on 1.III.1924, 1924.

ArchivalResource: 35 p. ; 35 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/181162386 View