Mineral science specimens photographic slides, undated
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
- undated
Creator
- Puza, Frank (photographer., Person)
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )
30 Photographic Slides
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Slides of minerals and gems. Some are close-up photographs showing texture and patterns. Twenty slides have a specimen number with no descriptive captions. Other images include cut and uncut gems. Two figures: Nephrite jade water buffalo from the Ming dynasty and "Kanzeon Bosatsu" Japanese Buddhist goddess of mercy by (K. Nakagawa). One image of the a display in the AMNH Hall of Gems.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 good
General Note
John Cubito is also credited as a photographer.
General Note
Slide 54-21 has glass mounts.
General Note
Previous numbers include: USDE 2536, USDE 876, USDE 3050, USDE 1810, K11226, K11237, K11233, K11230, K11215, K11219, K5548
Creator
- Puza, Frank (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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