Photographic slides of reptiles, 1940 - 1959
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
- 1940 - 1959
Creator
- Bogert, Charles M. (Charles Mitchill), 1908-1992 (photographer., Person)
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )
120 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Photographs, mostly close up images of reptiles in nature including lizards, frogs, snakes, scorpions, and turtles. Locations of reptiles include Morris, New Jersey; Lake Hurst, New Jersey; Springerville, Arizona; Chi Hua Hua, Mexico; Tularosa Valley, New Mexico; Mohave Desert, California; St. Catherine's Island, Georgia; Twin Lakes, New York; Bronx Zoo; Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia. A few slides of people at the Santa Rita Festival in Mexico and a few of cowboys.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 fair; a few slides are faded
General Note
Many slides have scientific names for reptiles.
General Note
May include field photographs.
General Note
Previous number used: K11616
General Note
Some slides have captions.
General Note
Some slides have glass mounts.
Creator
- Bogert, Charles M. (Charles Mitchill), 1908-1992 (photographer., Person)
- Hassler, William G. (photographer., Person)
- Zweifel, Richard George, 1926- (photographer., Person)
- Puza, Frank (photographer., Person)
- Chambers, Kenneth A. (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
(212) 769-5420
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