Photographic slides of insects, 1950 - 1959
Scope and Contents
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
- 1950 - 1959
Creator
- Puza, Frank (photographer., Person)
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )
64 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Photographs of insects, mostly close up with some in nature. Includes flies, butterflies, moths, beetles, locusts, and spiders. Also includes microscopic images of a blood fluke and body louse as well as photographs of tapeworms. A small set of photographs were taken from a display, presentation or book about crickets.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 fair; some slides are discolored
General Note
Previous numbers used: K8014, K8015
General Note
Some slides have glass mounts.
General Note
All slides have captions.
General Note
Collection contains many USDE numbers and K numbers.
General Note
Some slides marked "Donated by Insect Dept."
General Note
A. Howard also credited as a photographer.
Creator
- Puza, Frank (photographer., Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
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