Papers, 1929-1959.

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Papers, 1929-1959.

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Curran's papers consist primarily of correspondence reflecting his scientific interest in Diptera as well as other orders of insects. Correspondence refers to Curran's research, loan of specimens, publications, exchange of scientific information and related curatorial responsibilities. Colleagues with whom he corresponded include Mont A. Cazier, 1947-1958; Charles L. Fluke, 1929-1959; Frank M. Hull, 1929-1958; Cornelius P. Philip, 1941-1958; and Frederick Snyder, 1944-1957. Also, correspondence pertaining to Curran's personal affairs; worksheets sent to Curran and correspondence regarding a weed control program at Bear Mountain State Park near the Hudson River, 1945-1959; correspondence concerning the use of DDT and other chemicals as pesticides; and correspondence, manuscripts, and notes Curran wrote for articles in encyclopedias and popular journals.

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American Museum of Natural History. Dept. of Entomology.

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Eight of the ten specimens depicted were part of the Grote and Robinson Collection, 20,000 specimens of American and European Lepidoptera donated to the Museum by Robinson in 1870. The other two specimens were among the 4,000 specimens collected during Beutenmuller's Expedition to the Black Mountains from June to October 1912, financed by Samuel V. Hoffman. From the description of Entomological museum studio photographs, 1912-1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record ...

Snyder, Frederick.

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Curran, Charles Howard, 1894-1972

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Entomologist, specialist in Diptera (flies). Curran was a Curator in the Dept. of Entomology, American Museum of Natural History, 1929-1960. From the description of Papers, 1929-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155511043 ...

Fluke, Charles Lewis, 1891-

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Hull, Frank M. (Frank Montgomery), 1901-1982

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Cazier, Mont A.

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Philip, Cornelius P.

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