Skip to main content

American Museum of Natural History

 Organization

Found in 302 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Larson photographic slide collection, 1951.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 334
Abstract

Field photographs of South African tribes. Beuchanaland, near Okavango River; Namaqualand, Liliefontein Reserve; N'gamiland, Shakawe.

Dates: 1951
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Thomas Larson photographic slide collection, 1951.

Tibetan butter sculptures and performance photographic slides, 1989.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 61A
Abstract Tibetan monks from the Gyuto Tantric Monastery making butter sculptures in a month-long butter sculpting project in the AMNH Whitney Memorial Hall of Oceanic Birds. The sculptures depicted a number of figures including Shayamuni Buddha, the five visions of Tsongkhapa, White Tara, 16 offering goddesses of Chakrasamvara, four protector dieties, the seven ornaments of royalty and the mandalas of Guhyasamaja, Vajrabhairava and Chakrasamvara, all embellished with delicate flowers and leaves. Some...
Dates: 1989
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Tibetan butter sculptures and performance photographic slides, 1989.

Tibetan butter sculptures photographic slides, 1989.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 85A
Abstract Slides of the individual sculptures made at the American Museum of Natural History. Also includes views of the display table. The sculptures depicted a number of figures including Shayamuni Buddha, the five visions of Tsongkhapa, White Tara, 16 offering goddesses of Chakrasamvara, four protector dieties, the seven ornaments of royalty and the mandalas of Guhyasamaja, Vajrabhairava and Chakrasamvara, all embellished with delicate flowers and leaves. The Butter Sculpture project was a joint...
Dates: 1989
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Tibetan butter sculptures photographic slides, 1989.

To the Ends of the Earth exhibition photographic slides, 1995.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 530
Abstract

Views of the temporary exhibition To the Ends of the Earth, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1995.

Dates: 1995
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / To the Ends of the Earth exhibition photographic slides, 1995.

Torge photographic slides of South Korea, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 505
Abstract

Photographs taken in South Korea of people performing daily activities, and of traditional dress, landmarks, landscapes, and some ceramic vases.

Dates: undated
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Torge photographic slides of South Korea, undated.

Treasures of Cyprus exhibition photographic slides, 1977.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 82A
Abstract

Slides of the temporary exhibition Treasures of Cyprus: an Exhibition of Cypriot Art, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1977. Includes images of sculptures, a vessel and pottery. Also shows display cases and wall text.

Dates: 1977
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Treasures of Cyprus exhibition photographic slides, 1977.

Turtox photographic slides of snakes and frogs, undated.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 508
Abstract

Photographs of snakes and frogs, some taken in nature. Includes one image of a blue anemone in woodland setting.

Dates: undated
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Turtox photographic slides of snakes and frogs, undated.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) photographic slide collection, 1939-1945.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 524
Abstract

Photographs of various land use including kudzu, sudan grass, burr clover, white dutch clover, and hairy vetch used as cover crops, windmills, dairy farms, terrace construction, farm ponds and farm land, irrigation structures, and examples of wind erosion.

Dates: 1939-1945
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) photographic slide collection, 1939-1945.

V. Villard photographic slides collection of northern Norway

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 522
Scope and Contents

Photographs of Laplanders in northern Norway including daily life, tee pees, reindeer shelter, domestic reindeer, and landscapes.

Dates: 1956 July
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / V. Villard photographic slides collection of northern Norway

Visitors' Center and Hall of Vertebrate Origins construction photographic slides, 1994-1996.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 69
Abstract

Slides of the AMNH Visitors' Center and Hall of Vertebrate Origins under construction.

Dates: 1994-1996
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / Visitors' Center and Hall of Vertebrate Origins construction photographic slides, 1994-1996.
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History
Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library
200 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024-5192

Gottesman Research Library

Digital Collections

Archives Authorities

Digital Respository

Accessibility

Staff Interface    Privacy Policy    Copyright Information    Non-Discrimination Notice