Department of the American Museum of Natural History, founded 1881
Alternative Names
Department of Public Instruction
Location
Dates of Production
ca. 1881-1935
Notes
Some slides note: manufactured under the direction of Prof. Albert S. Bickmore.
Founded as Department of Public Instruction in 1881 under Professor Albert S. Bickmore. In 1906, George H. Sherwood is appointed Curator of the Department of Public Education. Unclear when the name changed. Sherwood retired 1935, unclear on eventual fate of department.
References
American Museum of Natural History Department of Public Instruction outreach and communication, 1906-1912. DR 055. Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library. https://data.library.amnh.org/archives/repositories/3/resources/149 Accessed January 03, 2025.
