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Philip Hanson Hiss photographic slide collection of world travel, part 2 of 2, 1980 - 1982

 Series
Identifier: PSC 543-547

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

  • 1980 - 1982

Restrictions on Access

Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.

Extent

2200 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm

2.25 Linear Feet (5 boxes )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

Travel photography from around the world. 543-546. "Trip Around the World" (1980-1981). Images include landscapes, street scenes, monuments, aerial photographs, sunsets, animals and nature. No specific locations are indicated. 547. National Parks United States (1982). Photographs taken of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Red Canyon, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Rancho Mirage, and some photos at the hotel pool.

Condition

condition reviewed 20110826 good

Related Archival Materials

Indicator 1 Associated Materials-- Note--AMNH Special Collections has additional slides of the Hiss world travel collection in PSC 258-298.

General Note

Labels on boxes have old box numbers, possibly legacy information.

General Note

Slides in PSC 543-546 have round blue labels with numbers 46-92.

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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