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Found in 687 Collections and/or Records:

Tibetan butter sculptures photographic slides, 1989.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 85A
Abstract Slides of the individual sculptures made at the American Museum of Natural History. Also includes views of the display table. The sculptures depicted a number of figures including Shayamuni Buddha, the five visions of Tsongkhapa, White Tara, 16 offering goddesses of Chakrasamvara, four protector dieties, the seven ornaments of royalty and the mandalas of Guhyasamaja, Vajrabhairava and Chakrasamvara, all embellished with delicate flowers and leaves. The Butter Sculpture project was a joint...
Dates: 1989
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Tibetan butter sculptures photographic slides, 1989.

To the Ends of the Earth exhibition photographic slides, 1995.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 530
Abstract

Views of the temporary exhibition To the Ends of the Earth, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1995.

Dates: 1995
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / To the Ends of the Earth exhibition photographic slides, 1995.

Torge photographic slides of South Korea, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 505
Abstract

Photographs taken in South Korea of people performing daily activities, and of traditional dress, landmarks, landscapes, and some ceramic vases.

Dates: undated
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Torge photographic slides of South Korea, undated.

Transatlantic flight Antarctic expedition photographs

 Collection
Identifier: PPC .E44
Scope and Contents

Photographs of Lincoln Elsworth and ship, named Wyatt Earp, used on Antarctic expdetion.

Dates: 1933-1934
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Transatlantic flight Antarctic expedition photographs

Transcript and correspondence relating to Henry Fairfield Osborn, 1912-1934.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 157
Abstract

Contains a transcript for the "Report of Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Meeting of the American Association of Museums, Held at West Hall, American Museum of Natural History Buildings, New York City, June 4th to 7th, 1912". Also includes two letters of correspondence to Osborn from Jean Labatut and Charles Johnston which had previously been sent with printed publications.

Dates: 1912 - 1934
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Transcript and correspondence relating to Henry Fairfield Osborn, 1912-1934.

Treasures of Cyprus exhibition photographic slides, 1977.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 82A
Abstract

Slides of the temporary exhibition Treasures of Cyprus: an Exhibition of Cypriot Art, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1977. Includes images of sculptures, a vessel and pottery. Also shows display cases and wall text.

Dates: 1977
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Treasures of Cyprus exhibition photographic slides, 1977.

Trip through space ; Life in a garden ; Tuna fishermen

 Collection
Identifier: Film Collection no. 25
Scope and Contents SEGMENT 1: Trip Through Space. Man in space and what he would find on a journey through the universe is the topic of this first segment. Frank H. Forrester and Joseph M. Chamberlain, astronomers at the AMNH-Hayden Planetarium, are introduced alongside the Zeiss projector at the planetarium. With the help of film and rear-view projectors the audience is shown planets and stars while Chamberlain discusses verified scientific facts about space travel. SEGMENT 2: Life in a Garden. Richard H....
Dates: 1953
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Trip through space ; Life in a garden ; Tuna fishermen

Trowbridge and Livingston photographs of construction of the Power House and Service Building

 Collection
Identifier: PPC .T763
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the construction of the Museum's Power House and Service Building.

Dates: 1929-1931
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Trowbridge and Livingston photographs of construction of the Power House and Service Building

Turtox photographic slides of snakes and frogs, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 508
Abstract

Photographs of snakes and frogs, some taken in nature. Includes one image of a blue anemone in woodland setting.

Dates: undated
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Turtox photographic slides of snakes and frogs, undated.

United Fund of Greater New York 1972 Campaign documents, 1972-1973.

 Collection
Identifier: DR 148
Scope and Contents

Contains informational documents about the United Fund of Greater New York's 1972 Campaign to raise funds through a voluntary payroll deduction program with participating institutions. Contains documents related to American Museum of Natural History participation including proposal, receipts, letters, copies of checks, invoices, and lists of employees contributions.

Dates: 1972 - 1973
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / United Fund of Greater New York 1972 Campaign documents, 1972-1973.
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