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Photographic Slide Collection

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Distinguishes collections in the Library that are part of the Photographic (Boxed) Slide Collection (PSC) data set.

Found in 527 Collections and/or Records:

Photographic slide collection of Switzerland, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 517
Abstract

Travel photography of Switzerland. Images of famous buildings, landscapes, people, and winter activities. A number of slides are from the Swiss National Travel Office and Swiss Federal R. R.

Dates: undated

Photographic slides of bird specimens, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 47
Abstract

Two slides of a shrew (microsorex) and various birds specimens from the AMNH Ornithology Department. Specimens include Accipiter Melanoleucus, Basileuterus Bivittatus Agrentinae, B.C. Chrysogaster, Basileuterus Melanogenys Ignotus, Pennwla Millsi, Camptorhynchus Labradorius (Labrador Duck) and African Grey Parrot. (Names transcribed from slide captions).

Dates: undated

Photographic slides of birds, circa 1940s-1960s.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 568
Abstract

Photographs of birds in nature and parks.

Dates: circa 1940s-1960s

Photographic slides of California flora

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 627B
Scope and Contents

Photographs of various plant life in California. Includes images of ferns, flowers, and cacti.

Dates: 1968

Photographic slides of fish and marine invertebrates, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 558
Abstract

Close up photographs of fish and marine invertebrates, some taken in the AMNH Hall of Ocean Life. Some animals include starfish, lungfish (coelacanth), seahorse, octopus, eel, coral, barnacles, goldfish, shrimp, and a man-trap clam. Includes images of models.

Dates: undated

Photographic slides of flowers, 1940.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 559
Abstract

Flowers photographed in nature. Includes tulips, azaleas, dandelions, field hawk weed, water lilies, mountain laurel, and morning glories.

Dates: 1940

Photographic slides of fossils, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 560
Abstract

Photographs of fossilized matter including magnolia, sassafras, brachiopod in limestone, and invertebrates. One photograph is Tar Pool, Rancho La Brea, Los Angeles, California.

Dates: undated

Photographic slides of Galapagos Islands, 1973.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 564
Abstract

Travel and nature photography taken in Galapagos Islands. Images of various plants and animals as well as landscapes.

Dates: 1973

Photographic slides of glaciers

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 239
Scope and Contents

Photographs of Glacier Bay and Mendenhall Glacier.

Dates: 1976

Photographic slides of insects, circa 1950s.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 569
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.

Dates: circa 1950s