Charles Vaurie photographic slide collection, 1949
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
- 1949
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )
88 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Photographs taken mostly in Bimini Islands and Cuba of landscapes, seascapes, fish, and other marine life. Also includes travel photography of Upper Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Lake, Devil's Tower, Waterton Lakes National Park, and Banff National Park.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 good; non-archival adhesive
General Note
May include field photographs.
General Note
Some slides have glass mounts.
General Note
Previous numbers used: USDE 627, USDE 3228, USDE 2881, USDE 3556, PC Inventory 34
General Note
Some slides have captions.
General Note
Includes separation sheet for original documentation of subject matter.
General Note
Collection contains several K numbers.
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
[email protected]
