Restoration of Paleozoic and Mesozoic Vertebrate CollectionsStovall Museum

斯托瓦尔博物馆的古脊椎动物收藏 博物馆，俄克拉荷马州大学，构成了一个主要的美国举行， 这些材料是现存最好的脊椎动物记录之一， 在南方平原的演变，并在各方面是一个 独特的研究资源。 古生代和中生代的化石， 特别是含有一些模式标本和例外 系列，包括大量收集的俄克拉荷马州二叠纪 四足动物和奇异的恐龙动物群或标本。 的 在此之前的一段短时间内， 世纪，从来没有妥善策划，因为随后的 几十年的闲置和忽视，标本目前 无法获取，因此无法用于研究目的。 的 近年来，大学采取了积极措施， 过去在收藏护理方面的不足，已经重新建立了一个 在脊椎动物古生物学的积极计划，并已承诺 为未来提供更多的支持。 这 该项目将支持恢复古生代和中生代 脊椎动物，这是最需要的研究目的。 该计划将涉及1）安装适当的 适当储存单位的标本;及2）标本 识别、保存、与现场数据重新关联，以及 编目 恢复收藏将恢复其容量 作为研究和教育的资源， 为维持高标准而提供的机构支助水平 未来的收藏管理，并将使 收藏体验新的增长。

The vertebrate paleontology collection of the Stovall Museum, University of Oklahoma, constitutes a major US holding of such materials, is one of the best existing records of vertebrate evolution in the southern plains, and is in various respects a unique research resource. The Paleozoic and Mesozoic holdings, in particular, contain a number of type specimens and exceptional series, including a large collection of Oklahoma Permian tetrapods and singular dinosaur faunas or specimens. The collection was amassed during a short interval earlier in this century and was never properly curated; because of ensuing decades of inactivity and neglect, the specimens are currently inaccessible and thus not available for research purposes. The University has, in recent years, taken positive steps to redress past deficiencies in collections care, has re-established an active program in vertebrate paleontology, and has committed itself to increased levels of support for the future. This project will support recovery of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic vertebrates, which are most in demand for research purposes. This program will involve 1) installation of the appropriate specimens in proper storage units; and 2) specimen identification, conservation, reassociation with field data, and cataloging. Recovery of the collection will restore its capacity as a resource for research and education, will permit projected levels of institutional support to maintain high standards in collections management for the future, and will enable the collection to experience renewed growth.