John R. Saunders photographic slide collection, 1957
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
- Creation: 1957
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Full Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Full Extent
57 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Photographs of animals, plants, and views from Mt. Desert Biological Station (Salisbury Cove, Maine). Animals include harbor seals, raccoons, bears, a screech owl, starfish, jellyfish, crabs, and mussels. Majority of the photographs taken in Maine, some taken in New York.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 fair; contains non-archival adhesive smell
General Note
All slides have captions.
General Note
Some slides have scientific names for animals.
General Note
Collection contains many USDE numbers.and K numbers.
General Note
May include field photographs.
General Note
Some slides have glass mounts.
Subject
- Saunders, John R. (John Richard) (Person)
- American Museum of Natural History (Organization)
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
(212) 769-5420
archives@amnh.org
