University of the State of New York 



New York State Museum 



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 have been sent to all institu- 

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

 tails. From the replies received, the following directory has 

 been compiled and while many errors and omissions may be 

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

 ministrative officers throughout the country is solicited, in the 

 attempt to make the publication accurate and reliable. 



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

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



obligations. 



Frederick J. H. Mehrill 

 Albany, July 1902 



