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Finnin, Denis

 Person

Biography

Photographer in the American Museum of Natural History, Photo Studio.

Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

Hall of Human Biology photographic slides of models and exhibits, 1992-1993.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 529, 620
Abstract

Photographs of models and exhibits in the AMNH Hall of Human Biology. Mostly views from the hall of exhibit displays. Also includes Homo-Erectus and Australopithecus afarensis reconstruction. Images taken both in the gallery and in the studio.

Dates: 1992-1993

Hall of Ocean Life and Hall of Biology of Fishes photographic slides, 1970-1998.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 24
Abstract

Interior views of AMNH Hall of Ocean Life and Hall of Biology of Fishes. Includes exhibits such as the Dolphin Group, Fur Seal Group, Walrus, Pearl Divers Group, Blue Whale, and some slides from the Evolutionary Tree of Fishes exhibit.

Dates: 1970-1998

Halls of Saurischian and Ornithischian Dinosaurs photographic slides, 1996.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 550
Abstract

Views of the exhibitions in the AMNH Halls of Saurischian and Ornithischian Dinosaurs. Photographs of exhibit cases, dinosaur fossils and models. Also includes some images of staff cleaning the models.

Dates: 1996

IBM Kiosk Project photographic slides, 1995-1997.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 528
Abstract

Photographs of various halls and exhibitions at the AMNH.

Dates: 1995-1997

Leonardo's Codex (Codex Leicester) exhibition photographic slides

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 556
Scope and Contents

Views of the temporary exhibition Leonardo's Codex (Codex Leicester), held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1996-1997, Gallery 3. Includes displays and reading room.

Dates: 1996-1997

Nature of Diamonds exhibition photographic slides, 1997.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 549
Abstract

Views of the temporary exhibition Nature of Diamonds, held at the American Museum of Natural History, held November 1, 1997-April 26, 1998. Images include exhibits, views of diamond in kimberlite, diamonds in matrix, diamond jewelry, diamonds from royalty, and other diamond artifacts and specimens. Also includes Diamondback turtle, rattler, and moth.

Dates: 1997

Patanal: Brazil's Forgotten Wilderness exhibition photographic slides

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 157D
Scope and Contents

Views of the temporary exhibition Patanal: Brazil's Forgotten Wilderness, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1993. Akeley Gallery. Featured color photographs documenting rare plant and animal life in Brazil threatened with extinction.

Dates: 1993 July 15

Reaching for the Stars exhibition photographic slides

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 668C
Scope and Contents

Views of the temporary exhibition Reaching for the Stars, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 2000. Akeley Gallery.

Dates: 2000 March

Richard Hunt carving totem pole at the American Museum of Natural History, 1992.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 85H
Abstract

Slides of Richard Hunt, direct descendant of George Hunt, carving and painting a totem pole during the Chiefly Feasts temporary exhibition held at the American Museum of Natural History. Images include museum visitors viewing Hunt working and finished exhibition location in the 77th Street entrance hall across from the Haida canoe.

Dates: 1992

Royal Tombs of Sipán photographic slides, 1994.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 94
Abstract

Slides of the temporary exhibition Royal Tombs of Sipán, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1994. Gallery 3. The exhibition was organized by the Bruning National Archaeological Museum in Lambayeque, Peru, and the Fowler Museum, in Los Angeles.

Dates: 1994