Paleontology Curator's correspondence files, 1941-1968.

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Paleontology Curator's correspondence files, 1941-1968.

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This series consists of the correspondence files of Clinton F. Kilfoyle, Associate Paleontology Curator within the State Museum. The bulk of the correspondence pertains to requests from scientists, curators, teachers, students, and private citizens for loans of fossil specimens. The requests originate from a wide variety of public and private institutions including government agencies, educational institutions, and museums. Correspondence regarding the identification, classification, and donation of fossil specimens is also included as well as requests for publications and photographs. A small portion of the correspondence pertains specifically to the Gilboa Plants and contains several sketches. A small amount of inter-agency memoranda is also included in the series.

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New York State Archives

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Kilfoyle, Clinton F.

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New York State Museum

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Clinton F. Kilfoyle served as Curator of Paleontology for the New York State Geological Survey from 1926 to 1969. From the description of Paleontology Curator's correspondence files, 1941-1968. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 83188750 The New York State Museum originated with the State Geological and Natural History Survey, established by the legislature in 1836 (Chapter 142). It was charged with completing a geological survey of the S...

University of the State of New York

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New York (State) Education Dept.

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