Records, ca. 1920-ca. 1975 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Records and papers of William K. Vanderbilt II and his Marine Museum as well as records of the Vanderbilt Museum after it came under the administration of Suffolk County. There are catalogs of specimens; correspondence with other museums, zoos, scientists and such organizations as the Long Island Biological Association and the National Geographic Society; records relating to taxidermy and mounting of specimens; correspondence of Charles H. Stoll, a trustee, Walter Fasbender, director, and others regarding contributions to the museum and other administrative affairs; correspondence about construction and alterations to the Museum buildings; bills and other business records; and papers relating to museum publications. Of note are papers of William E. Belanske, an artist who accompanied Vanderbilt on many of his collecting expeditions, including field notes, measurements, sketches and watercolors of specimens; and photoprints, negatives and glass plate photographs of expeditions and specimens