Collection, 1828-1975 (bulk 1942-1973).

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Collection, 1828-1975 (bulk 1942-1973).

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The collection consists of administrative correspondence and papers, copies of Parr's publications, notebooks and receipts from some of Parr's travels, and books collected by Parr.

papers, correspondence and publications 1.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)books 1.75 linear ft. (21 items)

American Museum of Natural History

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American Museum of Natural History. Office of Public Affairs.

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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...

Parr, Albert Eide, 1900-1991

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Albert Eide Parr, an oceanographer and ichthyologist, was director of the American Museum of Natural History from 1942 to 1959. Parr was born in Bergen, Norway, went to sea during school and college vacations, studied zoology, and was appointed assistant in the Norway Bureau of Fisheries while an undergraduate. In 1926, Parr came to the United States, worked at the New York Aquarium, and in 1927 was invited by Harry Payne Bingham to serve as naturalist on an expedition t...