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Accession 11-060
National Museum of Natural History. Department of Paleobiology
Curatorial Correspondence and Memoranda, 1949-2005
Collection Overview
General Information About This Collection | |
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Repository: | Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at osiaref@si.edu. |
Creator: | National Museum of Natural History. Department of Paleobiology |
Title: | Curatorial Correspondence and Memoranda |
Dates: | 1949-2005 |
Quantity: | 6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) |
Collection: | Accession 11-060 |
Language of Materials: | English |
Summary: | This accession consists of the records of William A. Oliver in his positions at the United States Geological Survey (1957-1993) and the National Museum of Natural History, Department of Paleobiology (1967-2005), as well as some materials dating back to his studies at Cornell University. His research interests included the study of Silurian and Devonian rugose corals. These records contain correspondence, manuscripts, reference materials (dating back to 1897), field notes and data, article and book reviews, lecture notes, and his work with professional societies. Materials include manuscripts, photographs, negatives, slides, lantern slides, illustrations, and maps. |
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of the records of William A. Oliver in his positions at the United States Geological Survey (1957-1993) and the National Museum of Natural History, Department of Paleobiology (1967-2005), as well as some materials dating back to his studies at Cornell University. His research interests included the study of Silurian and Devonian rugose corals. These records contain correspondence, manuscripts, reference materials (dating back to 1897), field notes and data, article and book reviews, lecture notes, and his work with professional societies. Materials include manuscripts, photographs, negatives, slides, lantern slides, illustrations, and maps.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following access terms. These are links to collections with related topics, persons or places.
Name
Subject
- Corals
- Geology, Stratigraphic $y Devonian
- Geology, Stratigraphic $y Silurian
- Paleobiology
- Paleontologists
- Paleontology
Physical Characteristics of Materials in the Collection
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 11-060, National Museum of Natural History. Department of Paleobiology, Curatorial Correspondence and Memoranda
Container List
Box 1
Project Files
Manuscript: "The principal Pridolian and Lochkovian rugose coral assemblages or communities in eastern North America" for Arthur J. Boucot (2 folders)
Boucot - Communities Analysis
Prout/Beechwood - Centerfield Age
Roy C. Kepferle - Devonian of Kentucky
Abortive Variation Talk for PalSoc (Paleontological Society) Short Course, 10/1996
William J. Sando Records
Correspondence re: Sando
Molecular Systematics - Literature
Sandra L. Romano - Tree of Life
Webtree
Laurel Bybell/Dave Goroni - Paleobiology Home Page
Breviphrentis/Contophrentis Notes
Breviphrentis/Contophrentis Manuscript Correspondence
Ptenophyllids in Eastern North America Klemens Oekentorp Festschrift
Ptenophyllids in Eastern North America - Correspondence
Mary Emily Holmes - first PhD., Geotimes
Cnidaria Newsletter - Coral Library, Women PhD.
Geological Society of America (GSA) Short Course, Denver, 1996
Rugosa-Scleractinia Relations, Denver
Short Course Talk and Schedule, 10/27/1996
Origins Talk - Slide Copy
Review: David M. Linsley, "Devonian paleontology of New York "
Endophyllum Correspondence
Endophyllum Miscellaneous
Endophyllum Figures
Endophyllum Abstract and Talk, Kalamazoo, April 1994
Detroit River Miscellaneous
Detroit River Correspondence
Irian Jaya, Indonesia/Frasnian and Siluruan-Devonian - Correspondence
John West Wells Memorial
Irian Jaya - Original Figures
Irian Jaya - References from Weiland
Ellen B. Wells
Wells File
Kalamazoo Abstract, Endophyllum Abstract
Heliophyllum delicatum - Correspondence and Notes
Delicatum Figures
1992 Field - Deep Run
Crises - PSW, 1993
Guilin Talk, September 9, 1992
Guilin Abstract, September 1992 Program
Oriskany Manuscript Correspondence and Miscellaneous
Oriskany Miscellaneous
Turkey Creek Miscellaneous
Box 2
Manuscript: "Corals from the Turkey Creek Limestone, (Lover Devonian) Southern Oklahoma"
Norman, Oklahoma - Siluruan-Devonian Corals and Stratigraphy Notes, 10/1968
Devonian Crises Manuscript
Devonian Crises Illustrations
Devonian Crises Figure Originals
Devonian Crises Reviews
Guilin Analysis/EAR (Eastern Americas Realm) Substage Data of 5/8/1992
Guilin Analysis - 4/1989 Data
Devonian Crises Data
Guilin Paper - Calgary, 4/14-16/1992
EAR Extinctions - Data, etc./Lethaia Paper with Correlations and Ages of Stratigraphy Units
Cladistics Work
Munster Manuscript - Cladistics
Cladistics - P & S Forum, 10/3/1991
Manuscript: "Origins and relationships of Devonian Rugosa endemic to the Eastern Americas Realm"
Munster Paper - Evolution Symposium, Correspondence and General Ass.
Munster Talk
Munster Slide Copy
Cladistic Analysis - Munster Abstract
Cnidaria VIII, Sendai, Japan
Sendai - Manuscript Final, 9/1/1999
Meeting Ass. (Japan)
1992-1993 Rocks and Minerals - Ordovician Coral Corrections
Anthozoa - McGraw Hill, 10/1988
North American Paleontological Convention (NAPC) V, 6/28-7/1/1992
Devonian Defined - Cross Section, 5/1992
Oliver and Chlupac Manuscript - Boundaries
EAR Extinction - Manuscript
Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) Visit, 6/9-14/1991
Tuscaloosa Talk, 4/5/1990
Tuscaloosa Slide Copy
Tuscaloosa Abstract
Episodes Manuscript - Pragian
Spain - Heliophyllum Correspondence
Charactophyllum - Sorauf
Spanish Heliophyllum Manuscript Notes
Biogeography - Docents, 1/26/1989
Needmore Shale - Manuscript and Data
Bowenelasma - Manuscript and Data
Pedder Discussion and Correspondence, 1987-1989
Oxford - Abstract and Paper
Scotese Correspondence and Symposium - Notes and Instructions
Oxford Program and Abstract Book
Oxford Abstract - Pedder and Oliver, 1988
Brisbane with Pedder
Devonian Origins, etc. - Brisbane Manuscript
Devonian Origins, etc. (Oliver and Pedder) - Brisbane Talk, 7/1988
Devonian Origins, etc., in North America Abstract (Oliver and Pedder), Brisbane, 1988
Variation Talk - Brisbane, 8/1988
Variation Manuscript (Oliver) - Brisbane
Variation Abstract (Oliver) - Brisbane, 1988
Manuscript: "Introduction to Le Devonien de Ferques. Bas-Boulonnais (N. France)"
Manuscript: "James Hall and Fossil Corals"
Albertype References
Calgary Abstract, 8/1987
Coates and Oliver - Paleozoic Data
NAPC Abstract and Talk - Coates and Oliver, 1986
NAPC IV Circ. and Correspondence, Reefs Symposium
Textbook Chapter 12
Favositids are Corals
Subcommission on Devonian Stratigraphy (SDS) Boundaries Paper
Illinois Manuscript
Illinois Corals - Detroit River Well Records, etc., Anderdon
Box 3
Illinois - Data and Notes
St. Helen's Island - Corals
SDS and Its Work - Binghamton, 3/1986
Review: Cotton's "The Rugose Coral Genera," 1984
Three Symposium Introductions
Conchopeltis Manuscript - Fourth Symposium
References for Conchopeltis Paper
Conchopeltis - New York State Museum (NYSM)
Conchopeltis - Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) Type
Conchopeltis - United States National Museum (USNM) Specimens
Carnegie Museum Review, 4/1984
Conchopeltis Talk, 8/1983
Review: Barnes' "Perspectives on Coral Reefs," Cnidaria Newsletter
1983 Guide (Silurian and Devonian Corals and Stromatoporoids of New York) - Introduction
1983 Guide - Devonian Rugosa Corals of New York, Manuscript
"Supertryplasma" Stauromatidium
Symbioses Devonian Rugosa - Alcheringa
Parasitic Worms
Review: Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology
Hamilton Member Adoption
Parasitic Worm - Geological Society of Washington (GSW), 1/1983
T.H. Wolosz Proposal and Notes (Stony Brook), 1/24/1979
Great Basin - Devonian - Nevada/California/Utah
Absolute Time Data
Popular Coral Literature
G. Cotton, 1/1982
Parasite - GSA Abstract, 1982
Field Guide to Cnidaria, Chanticleer Press
Katherine Van Winkle Palmer, 10/13/1982
Review: Vicariance Biogeography
Arborescent Corals - Northeast Geological Society of America (NEGSA)
Prismatophyllum conjunctum Manuscript
Woodstock - Final Revision
"Columbus" Limestone, Woodstock, Ontario
New York Corals Biostratigraphy
Book Review: Pielou's "Biogeography," 5/30/1980
Review: Rosen's "Biology and Systematics of Colonial Organisms"
Warsaw Paper - Illustrations (2 folders)
Warsaw Talk - Final
Rugosa/Scleractinia Manuscript as Sent to Paleobiology, 1/28/1980
Warsaw Paper - Short Version
Warsaw Abstract, 12/12/1978
Malvinokaffric Manuscript - Illustrations
von Schouppe Festschrift Notes and Data
Malvinokaffric Manuscript
Book Review: R. Birenheide
China Talk, 6/1979
Indiana, Pennsylvania, 4/3-4/1979
Devonian Reefs Lecture, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 4/3/1979
Coloniality Lecture, Indiana, Pennsylvania, 4/3/1979
Review: J.H. Stel, 1978
NEGSA, Hershey, 3/1-3/1979
Stony Brook Talk, 1/25/1979
GSW Talk, 1/1979
Palaeontological Society of Washington (PSW) Talk, 11/15/1978
Lawrence V. Rickard - GSA Trip
Jerzy Fedorowski Trip, 1980
Jerzy Fedorowski Trip to United States, 1977
Report to Smithsonian Research Foundation (SRF), 11/1/1976
Smithsonian Research Foundation - 1975 Renewal
Renewal Proposal, 10/9/1975
Smithsonian Research Foundation Proposal
Grant Account as of 7/1978
Grant Papers and Data
Work Files
American Association for Zoological Nomenclature, 1987-1989
China - National Academy of Sciences (NAS), 10/1980
China Project - Yu Chang-min, United States Geological Survey (USGS), 1980
China - Dr. Wu
He Yuan-xiang - Correspondence and Fellowship Application
Exhibits, 1984
Decade of North American Geology (DNAG) - Paleontological Society Project - Paleobiogeography Maps
Hutchinson Ross Publishing Co. Meeting
Park Service Curatorial Outline
Box 4
Paleontology and Stratigraphy Branch (P&S) Geochronology Workshop
American Geological Institute (AGI) Goals Committee, 1988
Heliophyllum Project - Sorauf
Sorauf-Oliver - Heliophyllum carinae, 1976
Sorauf-Oliver - Carinae, 4/1977 Meeting
British Museum (Natural History) [BM(NH)] - Heliophyllum, Venezuela, 8/29-30/1978
Heliophyllum/Endophyllum/Spongophyllum - London, 10/1977
T.H. Wolosz
Wolosz Project
Miscellania
Spanish Sahara Plate Negatives
Spanish Sahara
Twins - Galle and Oliver
Sonora, Mexico, Devonian
Evolution and Environmental Adaptation of Corals through Time - Hallam Volume, 1976
Texas - Silurian-Devonian Corals Project
Rolla, Missouri, Corals
Leaflet
Microplasma
Falls of the Ohio
Falls of the Ohio Data
Roy C. Kepferle - Falls GQ
Falls of the Ohio - Kentucky Vicinity
James E. Conkin Correspondence on Falls
Falls
Morgantown, West Virginia - Notes on Reefs, 5/23-24/1974
Ohio
Detroit River Correlations
Ohio Work, 1966
Ohio Core - Diamond Alkali - Perry #202
Ohio Cores - University of Michigan
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) - Photographs of Types
Ottawa - Coral Work
Field Museum Work, 5/1965
MCZ Photographs - David Types
MCZ, 1970
University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology (UMMP), 7/1970
NYSM Work and Photographs, 1965
Mich. B.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Notes
University of Iowa/State University of Iowa (SUI)
Columbus, Ohio State University (OSU) - Ohio Survey
Yale Peabody Museum (YPM)
Yale - Museum of Library Work
Buttermilk Falls - Conodonts
Rio Cachiri, Venezuela, Corals
Ordovician - Cincinnati
Ordovician Coral Bed Manuscript
Ordovician - Kentucky
Francis Tourneur/Yves Plusquellec
Scotese Maps for Oxford Meeting
Ohio Project
Dendrofavosites
Devonian - Frisco Limestone, Oklahoma (0-58-97)
"Thamnopora"/Frisco Limestone, Oklahoma
Graz Talk, 2003
H. confluens (FMNH 18974) - Oversize Photographs
Heliophyllum - American Paleontologist
Heliophyllum - Solitary Photographs, Exteriors
1. Mt. Marion Coral Bed - Solitary Photographs
2. Case Hill Coral Bed - Solitary Photographs
3. Centerfield - Solitary Photographs
4. Staghorn Point Coral Bed - Solitary Photographs
5. Joshua Coral Bed - Solitary Photographs
6. Darien Coral Bed
7. Jaycox - Greens Landing Coral Bed - Solitary Photographs
8. Deep Run - Solitary Photographs
9. Fall Brook Coral Bed - Solitary Photographs
10. Bellona Coral Bed (Tully) - Solitary Photographs
H. cribellum
H. cribellum ext.
Heliophyllum Correspondence
Morphology Notes
Figures 1-3
Tables 1-3
Heliophyllum - Lists of Specimens Studied in Binghamton
Heliophyllum - Jim's Data
Corals - Paleontological Society Brochure
Bayer Festschrift - Steve Cairns, 2000
Stage Boundaries/Corals with Alan Pedder
Madrid Paper
Colonial Heliophyllum - Madrid Talk
Madrid Talk - Slide Copy
Madrid Paper - Original Illustrations
Madrid Abstract
Box 5
Cnidaria VII - Madrid, 1995
J. Granville Johnson Festschrift - Final Copy
Johnson Festschrift - "Early History of the Zaphrentidae and Craspedophyllidae (rugose corals, Devonian) in Eastern North America"
Final Figures
Johnson Festschrift
Figures 1 and 8
Johnson Festschrift - Old
Pandolfi on EAR Cladistics
Craspedophyllidae/Zaphrentidae Cladistics
General Cladistics
Book Review: Ross A. McLean, "Phillipsastreid Corals from the Frasnian (Upper Devonian) of Western Canada: Taxonomy and Biostratigraphic Significance," 2005
Book Review: Michele L. Aldrich, "New York State Natural History Survey - 1836-1842: A Chapter in the History of American Science"
Maine - Lisa Churchill-Dickson
A. Galle - Schroder on Heliophyllum
W.A. Oliver Projects and Papers
Bethanyphyllum Project (2 folders)
Depasophyllum Project
Weyer Festschrift - Hannes Loser
Possible Fellows
Recommendations
Lists for Reprint Distribution
Time Scales
Professional Societies
International Palaeontological Association (IPA) - Archives
"The International Palaeontological Association: Historical Perspective" in Episodes, December 1985
"Achievements of the International Geological Correlation Programme as Related to Human Needs" in Episodes, June 1978
IPA Miscellaneous, 1991-1992
IPA
The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) - Student Grants
PRI
Cnidaria Association
Paleontological Society of Washington (PSW)
American Geological Institute (AGI) (2 folders)
Photographs and Negatives
Field Photographs - Unidentified
Field Photographs - Geneva
Thesis Negatives and Photograph
Negative - Unidentified
Photographs - K22, April 22, 1950 and Unidentified
Ringwood Photograph
Field Photographs - K22 (ecology)
Field Photographs - K14 (1949), K19, K23, K24 (1950)
Field Photographs - K12, K13
Field Photographs - K25, K27
Field Photographs, 1950
Thesis Photograph
Field Photographs - Digman, 1952
Negatives for Nalivkinella Lectures
Negatives for Lecture
Negatives for Lantern Slides - Fenton and Fenton 1959 Coral Figures
Field Photographs and Negatives - Ontario, Summer 1958
Field Photographs - "F of O" (Oliver/Dutro/Saunders), 1961
Field Negatives - Falls of the Ohio, 1957
Field Photographs and Negatives, 1959
Slides
Origins and Relationships, Denver, 10/27/1996
Origins, Denver, 10/1996 - Duplicate Slides
Heliophyllum Colonies, Madrid
Madrid - Duplicate Slides
Ptenoph. erol., Japan - Shirakashi No. 1, Session 2a, Paleobiology
Miscellaneous A. segregatum/Cladistica
Conchopeltis
Arborescent Corals, 3/26/1982
Box 6
Alaska
Rugosa/Scleractinia Relations
Rugosa/Scleractinia Relations, Warsaw - Duplicate Slides
Graz - Sets 1 and 2
Oliver Paper #2 - Worms, GSW, 1/12/1983; Favositids (Worms)/Polyp in skel./ibid
Maine Map and Corals
Duplicate and Extra Slides
Miscellaneous Slides
Miscellaneous Slides (glass)
Lantern Slides
Container 1 - Onondaga: Compr.-Depr., Col. Rugosa; Nalivkinella Ontogeny; Quinn and Oliver 3rd Paper - Narragansett
Container 2 - Fenton and Fenton Corals, 1959; Miscellaneous Coral Diagrams; Gene Pool; A. segregatum
Container 3 - Miscellaneous Slides
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