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Richard Hunt carving totem pole at the American Museum of Natural History

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 85H

Abstract

Slides of Richard Hunt, direct descendant of George Hunt, carving and painting a totem pole during the Chiefly Feasts temporary exhibition held at the American Museum of Natural History. Images include museum visitors viewing Hunt working and finished exhibition location in the 77th Street entrance hall across from the Haida canoe.

Dates

  • 1992

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box )

260 Photographic Slides

Language of Materials

English

Condition

condition reviewed 20110826 good

General Note

Slide numbers 85-145 to 85-271A.

Creator

Title
Richard Hunt carving totem pole at the American Museum of Natural History, 1992
Subtitle
Hunt, Richard carving totem pole at the American Museum of Natural History, 1992
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation provided support to make this finding aid available in ArchivesSpace (2016-2017). Minimal level collection record created with support from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Hidden Collections grant, 2010.

Repository Details

Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository

Contact:
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York NY 10024 USA
(212) 769-5420