State Paleontologist's correspondence files, 1899-1954.

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State Paleontologist's correspondence files, 1899-1954.

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This correspondence is with scientists, legislators, state officials, State Museum staff, and private citizens and includes information on the following subjects: identification and classification of fossils; nomenclature; paleontological field work sponsored by the State Museum; loans and exchange of fossils between scientists and institutions; acquisition of specimens for the State Museum; funding for the paleontological work of the State Museum; and preparation and distribution of State Museum publications.

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New York State Archives

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