The Flight of the Hummingbird (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1978 - 1978 October 31

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in 1978 and closed October 31, 1978. Located in Section 3, Floor 3 in the Gallery 3 Annex at the American Museum of Natural History. "The Flight of the Hummingbird" was a collection of photographs by Carlton Keppelman captured the remarkable flight of the hummingbird.

Summary

"The Flight of the Hummingbird" was a collection of photographs by Carlton Keppelman captured the remarkable flight of the hummingbird. The exhibition also included explanatory drawings from the book "Hummingbirds" by Crawford Greenewalt who pioneered the study of hummingbird flight. The exhibition was of view in the Gallery 3 Annex at the American Museum of Natural history through October 31, 1978. (NOTE: Start date unknown)

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Carlton Keppelman; Crawford Greenewalt.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release: Museum Programs and Exhibitions Calendar, October, 1978. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

Key Magazine of New York, 10/7/78.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Gallery 3.
Location of exhibition.

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