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Sternberg Museum of Natural History

 Organization

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Jerry R. Choate Papers

 Collection
Identifier: FC-002
Abstract

This collection consists of the faculty papers of Dr. Jerry R. Choate, who taught Zoology at Fort Hays Kansas State College from 1971 to 2009 and who served as director of the Museum of the High Plains/Sternberg Museum of Natural History from 1973 to 2009. The materials date between 1965 and 2009. Materials consist of correspondence, teaching materials, research materials, publications, and Sternberg Museum construction information.

Dates: 1965-2009

George F. Sternberg Collection

 Collection
Identifier: FC-013
Abstract

This collection consists of the collected papers of paleontologist George F. Sternberg, who served as curator and later director of the Fort Hays State museums from 1927 to 1961. Materials consist of correspondence, publications, field notes, fossil lists, photographs, scrapbooks, and video recordings.

Dates: 1865-2009; Majority of material found within 1910 - 1969

Myrl V. Walker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: FC-018
Abstract

This collection consist of the faculty papers of Myrl V. Walker, who taught geology at Fort Hays Kansas State College and served as the director of the Sternberg Memorial Museum from 1955 to 1973. The materials are comprised of correspondence, articles, reports, photographs, and photographic negatives.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1915-1985; 1883 - 1985