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Willamette Meteorite

Iron-nickel meteorite found in the U.S. state of Oregon.Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 0001
General guide to the exhibition halls of the American Museum of Natural History (1911) (14764258155)
It is the largest meteorite found in the United States and the sixth largest in the world. There was no impact crater at the discovery site; researchers believe the meteorite landed in what is now Canada or Montana, and was transported as a glacial erratic to the Willamette Valley during the Missoula Floods at the end of the last Ice Age (~13,000 years ago). It has long been held sacred by indigenous peoples of the Willamette Valley, including the federally recognized Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (CTGRC).

The meteorite is on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, which acquired it in 1906. Having been seen by an estimated 40 million people over the years, and given its striking appearance, it is among the most famous meteorites. In 2005, the CTGRC sued to have the meteorite returned to their control, ultimately reaching an agreement that gave the tribe access to the meteorite while allowing the museum to keep it as long as they are exhibiting it.
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The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17973455149)

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17973455149)

Title: The American Museum journal Identifier: americanmuseumjo06amer (find matches) Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: Natural history Publisher: New York : Amer... More

08115-Oregon City-1906-Meteorite discovered in Oregon City-Brück & Sohn Kunstverlag

08115-Oregon City-1906-Meteorite discovered in Oregon City-Brück & Soh...

Oregon City meteorite, also known as Willamette meteorite. Discovered in Oregon City in 1902. This postcard is from publisher Brück & Sohn in Meißen (de:Brück & Sohn).This postcard has a unique number 0811... More

Wagon with eight-horse team transporting the Willamette Meteorite at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905 (AL+CA 1996)

Wagon with eight-horse team transporting the Willamette Meteorite at t...

Sign on eight-horse team reads: Wakeman & Morse Transfer Co. No. 11 First St. Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Exposition. Handwritten on verso: Exhibits - Willamette Meteorite. Filed in: Box ... More

Willamette meteorite - The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17539077813)

Willamette meteorite - The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (175...

Title: The American Museum journal Identifier: americanmuseumjo06amer (find matches) Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: Natural history Publisher: New York : Amer... More

Annual report of the American Museum of Natural History for the year (1904) (18428454682)

Annual report of the American Museum of Natural History for the year (...

Title: Annual report of the American Museum of Natural History for the year Identifier: annualreportof190406amer (find matches) Year: 1870 (1870s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: America... More

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17971985028)

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17971985028)

Title: The American Museum journal Identifier: americanmuseumjo07amer (find matches) Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: Natural history Publisher: New York : Amer... More

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17974030199)

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17974030199)

Title: The American Museum journal Identifier: americanmuseumjo17amer (find matches) Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: Natural history Publisher: New York : Amer... More

Willamette Meteorite, AMNH, New York Times, 1911

Willamette Meteorite, AMNH, New York Times, 1911

Two boys sitting inside the Willamette Meteorite at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, 1911.

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17973903609)

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17973903609)

Title: The American Museum journal Identifier: americanmuseumjo17amer (find matches) Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: Natural history Publisher: New York : Americ... More

PSM V69 D029 Lower surfaces showing cavities due to decomposition

PSM V69 D029 Lower surfaces showing cavities due to decomposition

Willamette meteorite. Lower surfaces showing cavities due to decomposition.

Guide leaflet (1901) (14579389999)

Guide leaflet (1901) (14579389999)

Willamette meteorite Identifier: scienceguide1630amer (find matches) Title: Guide leaflet Year: 1901 (1900s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: American Museum of Natural History Natural h... More

Guide leaflet (1901) (14785898943)

Guide leaflet (1901) (14785898943)

Willamette meteorite Identifier: scienceguide1630amer (find matches) Title: Guide leaflet Year: 1901 (1900s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: American Museum of Natural History Natural h... More

Guide to the nature treasures of New York city; American museum of natural history, New York aquarium, New York zoölogicl park and Botanical garden, Brooklyn museum, Botanic garden and Children's (14780789785)

Guide to the nature treasures of New York city; American museum of nat...

Identifier: guidetonaturetre0 (find matches) Title: Guide to the nature treasures of New York city; American museum of natural history, New York aquarium, New York zoölogicl park and Botanical garden, Brookly... More

Public Domain Images - Willamette meteorite

Public Domain Images - Willamette meteorite

Willamette Meteorite on display on a log platform, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905 (AL+CA 1994)

Willamette Meteorite on display on a log platform, Lewis and Clark Exp...

Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Exposition. Handwritten on verso: Exhibits - Willamette Meteorite. Filed in: Box 1/9 The Willamette Meteorite is composed of iron and nickel, and it weighs 15.5 ... More

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17539077813)

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (17539077813)

Title: The American Museum journal Identifier: americanmuseumjo06amer (find matches) Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: Natural history Publisher: New York : Amer... More

General guide to the exhibition halls of the American Museum of Natural History (1911) (14764258155)

General guide to the exhibition halls of the American Museum of Natura...

Willamette meteorite Identifier: generalguide27amer (find matches) Title: General guide to the exhibition halls of the American Museum of Natural History Year: 1911 (1910s) Authors: American Museum of Natural... More

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