Skip to main content

Meteorites

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Exhibits , 1986

 File
Identifier: Box 68: Folder 17
Abstract

This file contains exhibits correspondence regarding the Old Woman meteorite, and contains a copy of the exhibition philosophy of the LA County Museum of Natural History.

Dates: Other: 1986

General correspondence, 1978-1979

 File
Identifier: Box 83: Folder 6
Abstract

This file contains mixed correspondence regarding school tours, museum thefts, paleontological collections, the Old Woman meteorite, and the use of zoo animals in habitat groups.

Dates: Other: 1978-1979

Mars Meteorite, 2000

 File
Identifier: Box 40: Folder 2
Abstract

This file contains label copy and article clippings for the Mars Meteorite exhibit.

Dates: Other: 2000

Meteorite, Old Woman - Affidavits, 1977

 File
Identifier: Box 52: Folder 12
Abstract

This file contains affidavits regarding the legal ownership and stewardship of the Old Woman Meteorite.

Dates: Other: 1977

Meteorite, Old Woman - Agreement, 1977

 File
Identifier: Box 52: Folder 13
Abstract

This file contains an agreement between the United States, the Smithsonian Institution, and the County of San Bernardino regarding the plan of study of the Old Woman Mountains Meteorite.

Dates: Other: 1977

Meteorite, Old Woman - Antiquities Act, 1977

 File
Identifier: Box 52: Folder 14
Abstract

This file contains an application for collecting permits under the Antiquity Act and includes Antiquities Act bills of legislation.

Dates: Other: 1977

Meteorite, Old Woman - Correspondence, 1977-1978

 File
Identifier: Box 52: Folder 15
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding the Old Woman Meteorite and includes letters from the public, legal proceedings, and an exchange with the Smithsonian Institution regarding disputes about ownership of the meteorite.

Dates: Other: 1977-1978

Meteorite, Old Woman - Court proceedings, 1977

 File
Identifier: Box 52: Folder 16
Abstract

This file contains litigation regarding the ownership of the Old Woman Meteorite and includes a reporter's transcript of court proceedings.

Dates: Other: 1977

Meteorite, Old Woman - Court proceedings, 1977

 File
Identifier: Box 52: Folder 17
Abstract

This file contains attourney statements and a reporter's transcript of court proceedings regarding the ownership of the Old Woman Meteorite.

Dates: Other: 1977

Meteorite, Old Woman - Magazines and articles, 1977-1978

 File
Identifier: Box 52: Folder 18
Abstract

This file contains magazine and newspaper articles related to the Old Woman Meteorite titled "Politics and Archaeology" and "The Old Woman Snared in the Antiquities Act" and includes information on the UCLA collection of meteorites, Board of Supervisors meeting agendas, and BLM, Field Museum, and Smithsonian publications.

Dates: Other: 1977-1978