Jean Delacour collection

Collection

Identifier: NHM-ARC-0006

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed primarily of correspondence, as well as newspaper clippings, and exhibition schedules. The collection documents the activities of Director of the Los Angeles County Museum, Jean Delacour from 1952-1960 and incldues correspondence regarding Museum publicity, habitat hall construction and collecting expeditions to Alaska, UNESCO, and exhibitions development.

Dates

1951-1960

Biographical / Historical

Jean Delacour (1890-1985), ornithologist, served as Director of the Los Angeles County Museum from 1952-1960.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (2 Full Hollinger Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Jean Delacour Collection documents the activities of Museum Director Jean Delacour (1890-1985) from 1952-1960 and is comprised primarily of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and exhibition schedules and incldues correspondence regarding Museum publicity, habitat hall construction and collecting expeditions to Alaska, UNESCO, and exhibitions development.

Arrangement

Arranged in five series:

Series 1. Blueprints, building plans, and floor plans, 1952. Series 2. Correspondence, 1951-1961. Series 3. Exhibitions, 1951-1960. Series 4. Hancock Park and Rancho La Brea, 1951-1960. Series 5. Reports and Meeting Notes, 1951-1960.