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Photographic slides of insects, 1950 - 1959

 Series
Identifier: PSC 569

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

  • 1950 - 1959

Creator

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

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
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