Moon rock exhibition photographic slides, 1970
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
- 1970
Restrictions on Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box )
24 Photographic Slides
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Slides of the moon rock sample displayed temporarily in 1970 at the American Museum of Natural History. Includes details and images of the display case. The specimen was found on the moon's Oceanus Procellarum and was held in place by stainless steel prongs and kept in a lucite-domed, pneumatically sealed container filled with nitrogen. Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, second floor.
Condition
condition reviewed 20110826 good
General Note
Slide numbers 81-1 to 81-9A.
- American Museum of Natural History -- : Photographs -- : Exhibitions -- : 1970
- Lunar petrology
- Photo Studio
- Photographic Slide Collection
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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