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Found in 693 Collections and/or Records:

Art in the Service of Science exhibition photographic slides, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 99A
Abstract

Views from the temporary exhibition Art in the Service of Science, held at the American Museum of Natural History. Shows display cases and framed illustrations.

Dates: undated
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Art in the Service of Science exhibition photographic slides, undated.

American Museum of Natural History art survey and checklist

 Collection
Identifier: DR 201
Scope and Contents

Seven volumes consisting of computer data file printouts of the Art Survey inventory conducted in 1991 by Joel Sweimler. Volumes 1-4 contain records of art work in the American Museum of Natural History. There are two copies of an author index in three volumes.

Dates: 1991-1992
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / American Museum of Natural History art survey and checklist

Arthur Singer photographic slide collection, circa 1970.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 442
Abstract

Nature photography mostly taken in Glacier National Park, Montana. One image of Lake Louise in Banff National Park. Includes many close up photographs of flowers and some animals.

Dates: circa 1970
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Arthur Singer photographic slide collection, circa 1970.

Asante: Kingdom of Gold opening ceremony photographic slides

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 91
Scope and Contents

Slides from the opening ceremony for the temporary exhibition Asante: Kingdom of Gold, held at the American Museum of Natural History, October 14, 1984. Shows procession on Central Park West from West 72 Street to West 79 Street. King Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, courtiers, Asante musicians, Mayor Ed Koch and Thomas Nicholson shown participating in the ceremony. Also includes press slides of the artifacts displayed.

Dates: 1984
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Asante: Kingdom of Gold opening ceremony photographic slides

Asante: Kingdom of Gold photographic slides, 1984.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 586B
Abstract

Studio photographs of the artifacts displayed for the temporary exhibition, Asante: Kingdom of Gold, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1984. Also includes photographs from the opening ceremony.

Dates: 1984
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Asante: Kingdom of Gold photographic slides, 1984.

Asmat wood carving photographic slides, 1991.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 81A
Abstract

Slides of Asmat people performing a wood carving inside the Hall of Birds of the World at the American Museum of Natural History.

Dates: 1991
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Asmat wood carving photographic slides, 1991.

Astro Moveable Museum

 Collection
Identifier: EXH.008
Dates: 2001
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Astro Moveable Museum

Astronomical Expedition to Ceylon photographic slides, 1955.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 111
Abstract

Travel photographs taken during the Ceylon Expedition in 1955. Mostly consists of photographs in Ceylon: local people, villages, plants, animals, buildings, and the meterological station. Portait of a Singhalese man, taken by Robert E. Logan. Includes images of monuments and statues in Rome and aerial photographs in Saudi Arabia and other locations.

Dates: 1955
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Astronomical Expedition to Ceylon photographic slides, 1955.

Australian aborigines

 Collection
Identifier: Film Collection no. 43
Scope and Contents This program closely examines Australian aborigines, first through a pantomime by the American Mime Theatre acting out racial migration from Asia, then through discussion and film. Harry L. Shapiro, AMNH anthropologist, discusses the physical anthropology of aborigines and points to their culture as one of the most primitive on earth. He also shows aboriginal weapons and artifacts. The uncredited film footage of central Australian aborigines is narrated by Shapiro. The people are seen in...
Dates: 1953
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Australian aborigines

Australian fauna ; How to build an igloo

 Collection
Identifier: Film Collection no. 40
Scope and Contents SEGMENT 1: Australian Fauna. Armand Denis, noted wildlife photographer and filmmaker and leader of the 1952 New Guinea Expedition for the AMNH, and his wife, Michaela, discuss the origins of the Australian continent and the subsequent evolution of wildlife there. Also shown is an Armand Denis RKO film depicting the Australian bush country, with views of wallaroos, wallabies, and some unusual reptiles. SEGMENT 2: How to Build an Igloo. The second segment presents the film How to Build an...
Dates: 1953
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Australian fauna ; How to build an igloo
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