Fossils

File — Box: 29, Folder: 7

Identifier: VII

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

"How the Records of Past Ages are Made." Autobiographical account of fossil hunting in Montana; "A Day With Fossil Insects." Discovery of fossilized insects in eastern Utah; "Western Explorations for Fossil Animals." Incomplete manuscript; "Discovery of Plants of Past Ages." Incomplete manuscript; "Hunting Unknown Animals." Expedition in Montana looking for fossilized animals; "Talks With a Fossil Hunter." First talk, written under the pseudonym of Douglass Lear, answers questions on the subject of fossils and their discovery.

Dates

1879-1953

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.