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1 medal - Katherine Palmer - Paleontological Society, 19

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COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

From the Collection:

Bound volume of letters on the retirement of E. Laurence Palmer, 1952; scrapbook of letters on the retirement of Katherine V. W. Palmer from the Paleontological Research Institution, 1978; scrapbook on Katherine V. W. Palmer's trip to Japan, 1974; medal from the Paleontological Society. Also, Sigma Delta Epsilon materials, including correspondence, directories, newsletters, clippings, minutes, reports, speeches, and a history of Sigma Delta Epsilon, 1921-1971; and four-page mimeographed outline of the development of the Nature Study program in the Department of Rural Education at Cornell, prepared by Professor E. Laurence Palmer. Also, letter to Dr. Palmer from Pvt. T.A. Baker, U.S. Marines, stationed in Nantes, France, Dec. 29, 1918, describing his experiences in the military service.

Original drawings by W. C. Baker and printing blocks for "Honne: The Spirit of the Chehalis, The Indian Interpretation of the Origin of the People and Animals as narrated by George Saunders," collected and arranged by Katherine Van Winkle Palmer, with a signed copy of the book and printing blocks.

Dates

  • 19

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

1.5 cubic feet. (1.5 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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