University of the State of New York 



New York State Museiiiii 



Frederick J. H. Merrill Director 



Bulletin 62 

 MISCELLANEOUS 1 



NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS 



OF THE 



UNITED STATES AND CANADA 



PREFACE 



The lack of general and specific information concerning the 

 natural history museums of this country and their collections 

 has made it seem important to collate for publication all facts 

 concerning these educational mediums which could be obtained 

 directly or otherwise. 



With this aim, circular letters haye been sent to all institu- 

 tions where collections or museums exist, asking for full de- 

 tails. From the replies receiA'ed, the following directory has 

 been compiled and while many errors and omissions may be 



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found in this first edition, the aid of museum curators and ad- 

 ministratiye officers throughout the country is solicited, in the 

 attempt to make the publication accurate and reliable. 



To my assistants Mr J. N. Neyius and H. H. Hindshaw, who 

 haye greatly aided me in the compilation, I desire to express my 



obligations. 



Frederick J. H. Merrill 

 Alhanij, July 1902 



