Natural History Museum catalogs
Scope and Contents
Collection contains two catalogs. One has no dates, but the acquisition entries date from approximately 1870-1917. Many objects collected and donated by James Talmage. A certain number of items cataloged as originating from early Church members, including Joseph Smith and his peers. The other catalog records museum acquisitions from 1891-1915. Acquisitions ranged from whole to part mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, insects, textiles, plants, fibers, seeds, grains, coral, and assorted artifacts from various parts of the world.
Dates
- Creation: 1870-1917
Creator
- Brigham Young University (creator, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Natural History Museum catalogs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Admnistrative History
Founded as Brigham Young Academy in 1875, Brigham Young University has grown into one of the largest private institutions of higher education in the United States.
Extent
1 box (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).
General
Photocopies. 2 copies with the Bean Museum; originals in the Vasco Tanner collection, department of Manuscripts.
Subject
- Brigham Young Academy -- Museums -- Catalogs (Organization)
- Brigham Young University -- Museums -- Catalogs (Organization)
- M.L. Bean Museum (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Register of Natural History Museum catalogs
- Author
- Garrett Schroath
- Date
- 2011 August 4
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US