Papers, 1906-1948.

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Papers, 1906-1948.

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Gregory's papers reflect his professional affairs and interest in vertebrate paleontology concerning the evolution of mammals, fish, and primates. He investigated comparative anatomy of the muscles of the vertebrates; evolution of the motor apparatus from fish to man; evolution of the jaws, teeth and skull; comparative anatomy of anthropoid apes and man; evolution of skulls of fishes; and history and relationships of fishes in geologic time. Papers include Gregory's general correspondence with universities, colleges, and scientists about his research topics and publications. Correspondence with museums about purchasing replicas of fossils and with students seeking employment. In addition, his lecture notes prepared for zoology classes emphasizing evolution, 1925-1926 and 1939. Manuscripts and notes for his publications, "Comparative Survey of Evolution From Primeval Life to Man," "On the Evolution and Major Classification of the Civets (Viverridae) and Allied Fossil and Recent Carnivora: A Phylogenetic Study of the Skull and Dentition," and several chapters of procession of the Vertebrates - A Comparative Survey of Evolution from Primeval Life to Man." Also, notes for his paper with Walter Granger, "A Revision of the Titanotheres of Mongolia" and galley proofs for several papers.

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