Photograph of John Campbell Merriam
- Title
- Photograph of John Campbell Merriam
- Abstract
- John Campbell Merriam (1869 - October 30, 1945) was a leading American paleontologist and the third president of the Carnegie Institution of Washington 1920-1938. He was the chairman of the National Research Council twice, in 1919-1920 and 1921-1923, and held other prominent positions in numerous scientific organizations. This photograph was taken in his CIW office before his 1938 retirement.
- Collection Name
- Carnegie Corporation of New York Records
- Archival Context
- Series X. Graphic Materials. X.C. Staff and Trustees. Box no. 1A
- Subjects
- Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Science--Study and teaching; National Research Council (U.S.)
- Format
- photographs
- Genre
- photographs
- Date
- 1938
- Note (Acknowledgment)
- Material made available by permission of Carnegie Corporation of New York
- Library Location
- Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content - Also In
- Carnegie Centennial Exhibition
- Carnegie Corporation Oral History Project [Staging]
- Acknowledgments
- Material made available by permission of Carnegie Corporation of New York
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Persistent URL
- https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/d8-anst-am69