Inquiries: general information

Inquiries concerning the operations of the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology may be directed to Ms. Phebe Eckfeldt at (617) 495-2406. Ordinarily the scientific and curatorial staff cannot engage in extensive extramural consultations, interviews, or projects because of research commitments, instructional obligations, and other academic duties.

Inquiries concerning school group visits or projects should be directed to the Education Department of the Harvard Museums of Natural History at (617) 495-2341.

Requests for assistance in identifying fossil vertebrate specimens may be directed to Charles R. Schaff, Curatorial Associate in Vertebrate Paleontology (Tel: 617-496-1053) e-mail: cschaff@oeb.harvard.edu. (FAX: 617-495-5667)