Humanity's River (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1979 January 15 - 1979 April 15

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in January 15, 1979 and closed April 15, 1979. Located in Section 10, Floor 1 in the Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History. "Humanity's River" was a photographic exhibition sponsored by the Scenic Hudson Preservation Conference.

Summary

"Humanity's River" was a photographic exhibition sponsored by the Scenic Hudson Preservation Conference. In this exhibit of 25 photographs and a videotape that incorporated 140 color slides, photo-journalist Ted Spiegel depicted the beauty of the river as well as the recreational and industrial uses and abuses along its course. The musical accompaniment on the videotape was provided by Brother Fred Kirkpatrick, Pete Seeger and the Clearwater Musicians. The exhibit was on view in the Hall of Ocean Life of the American Museum of Natural History from January 15 through April 15, 1979.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Scenic Hudson Preservation Conference.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, December 21, 1978. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Irma and Paul Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life.
Location of exhibition.

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