Photographic slides of travel in Africa, 1977 to 1978
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
- 1977 to 1978
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )
240 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Travel photographs taken mostly in Kenya. A few slides in unknown locations, probably Africa. Includes images of safari animals, African people in native dress, market scenes, and street scenes.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 fair; some slides are discolored (red)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Nina Root. Method of acquisition--Anonymous donation received by; Date of acquisition--November 25, 1986..
General Note
One slide taken by Richard Van Gelder may be misplaced.
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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