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Dr. Block African sculpture photographic slides, undated

 Series
Identifier: PSC 132

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

  • undated

Restrictions on Access

Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )

30 Photographic Slides

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

Studio slides of African sculptures and figures. Objects from Liberia, French Sudan, Ivory and Gold Coast, Gabun, British Nigeria and Belgian Congo.

Condition

condition reviewed 20110826 good; some slides show some discoloration

General Note

Glass mounts.

General Note

Previous numbers used: NEH 2238, NEH 2552, NEH 2262, NEH 2283

General Note

Slides include detailed captions.

General Note

All slides contain K numbers.

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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