Elizabeth Morton photographic slide collection of Africa, 1951 - 1953
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
- 1951 - 1953
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
66 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Photographs taken in Africa: Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya, Cape Point, Victoria Falls, Pondo, Masai, Mombasa, and Livingston Reserve. Includes images of safari animals, landscapes, and monuments as well as scenes with a native healer.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 good
General Note
Previous numbers used: USDE 2631, USDE 2666, USDE 2708, USDE 2711, USDE 3279, NEH 2285, NEH 2286
General Note
All slides have captions.
General Note
May include field photographs.
General Note
Many slides have glass mount.
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
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