Papers, 1902-1924.

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Papers, 1902-1924.

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The collection consists primarily of handwritten and typewritten correspondence, with some carbon copies, and of minimally processed papers, including administrative papers, charts, notes and lists. Hovey corresponded with other scientists, with members of the public, and with scientific organizations. Topics include the acquisition and identification of rocks and invertebrate fossils for the museum's collections, preparation of exhibits, and budgeting and other administrative matters. There are also personal letters, and letters written on Hovey's behalf by geology curator Chester A. Reeds. Papers include manuscripts of Hovey's publications and those of several other researchers.

correspondence 1.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)papers 20 linear ft. (10 boxes)

American Museum of Natural History

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American Museum of Natural History. Dept. of Geology and Paleontology

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American Museum of Natural History

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The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869 to be of service to the city's public schools, advance scientific research in natural history, and to exhibit natural history objects for casual visitors. From the description of Administrative files, 1869-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155513508 Museum exhibition displayed in the Museum's showcase in 1975. From the description of Cans from pressured city exhibition photographs, 1975. (Unknown). Wor...

Reeds, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1882-1968

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Chester Albert Reeds was a geologist and museum curator. Reeds joined the American Museum of Natural History in 1912 as assistant curator in the Dept. of Geology and Invertebrate Paleontology, eventually becoming associate curator, then curator in 1927, following W.D. Matthew's move to California. During the years 1924 to 1930, Reeds was also the editor for Division I of the AMNH Publication Committee, overseeing the AMNH bulletins, novitates, memoirs and guide leaflets ...

Hovey, Edmund Otis, 1862-1924

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Edmund Otis Hovey was a geologist and museum curator. He joined the American Museum of Natural History in 1894 as assistant curator in the Dept. of Geology and Paleontology, becoming associate curator in 1901 and curator in 1910. He was also acting administrator of the museum for two brief periods. Hovey's main areas of interest were volcanoes, earthquakes and meteorites. He traveled all over the world, taking photographs and collecting specimens from major geological ev...