Richard Hunt carving totem pole at the American Museum of Natural History, 1992

Series

Identifier: PSC 85H

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains a library of 35mm slides covering a wide range of topics, along with some supporting materials. The collection includes field work photographs from expeditions, collection and specimen imagery, AMNH photo studio images of buildings, events, and exhibit photographs, and more. Some slides duplicate negative and print collections.

Dates

1992

Creator

Finnin, Denis (Photographer, Person)

Restrictions on Access

Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box )

260 Photographic Slides

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Slides of Richard Hunt, direct descendant of George Hunt, carving and painting a totem pole during the Chiefly Feasts temporary exhibition held at the American Museum of Natural History. Images include museum visitors viewing Hunt working and finished exhibition location in the 77th Street entrance hall across from the Haida canoe.