Astronomical Expedition to Ceylon photographic slides, 1955
Scope and Contents
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
- 1955
Creator
- Boltin, Lee (photographer., Person)
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )
249 Photographic Slides
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 good
General Note
1 slide has glass mounts.
General Note
No images of an eclipse in this collection.
General Note
Many slides have captions indicating locations.
General Note
May include field photographs.
General Note
Previous number used: Collection 60
Creator
- Boltin, Lee (photographer., Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
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