Norman D. Newell and Robert Adlington photographic slides of Peru, 1947
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: 1947
Creator
- Adlington, G. Robert (Photographer, Person)
- Newell, Norman Dennis, 1909-2005 (Photographer, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Full Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box )
Full Extent
174 Photographic Slides : color ; 35 mm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Photographs of people, landscapes, animals, Indian festivals, ancient ruins. Places include Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Huancayo, among others.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 fair; some slides are opaque, may be deteriorating
General Note
Previous numbers used: NEH 2147, NEH 2143, K4644, K4652, K4663, K4669, USDE 2832, PC Inventory 76
General Note
Many slides have glass mounts.
General Note
Most slides have captions.
General Note
May include field photographs.
General Note
Many slides have 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
archives@amnh.org
