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The $2,000,000 J.P. Morgan gem collection ; Lampreys ; Antarctic animals

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Identifier: Film Collection no. 32
Scope and Contents SEGMENT 1: The $2,000,000 J. P. Morgan Gem Collection. Brian Mason, AMNH curator of physical geology and mineralogy, describes the museum's collection of gems, which consists of diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Mason discusses how these gems were cut and polished, using films produced by DeBeers Consolidated Mines Ltd. and E. J. Mauther. The reasons why the stones are so valuable are also examined. SEGMENT 2: Lampreys. Lampreys and their detrimental effect on the fishing industry in...
Dates: 1953
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Antarctica exhibition photographic slides, 1993.

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Identifier: PSC 79
Abstract

Preparation, installation and finished exhibit views from the temporary exhibition Antarctica, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1993. Includes images of painters preparing murals.

Dates: 1993
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Antarctica exhibition photographic slides, 1993.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 586A
Abstract

Preparation and finished exhibit views from the temporary exhibition Antarctica, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1993. Includes images from the studio and mural painting.

Dates: 1993
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition exhibition photographic slides

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Identifier: PSC 659
Scope and Contents Views of the temporary exhibition The Endurance: Shakleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition, held at the American Museum of Natural History, April 10-October 11, 1999. The exhibition featured more than 150 compelling photographs by expedition photographer Frank Hurley in the most extensive presentation ever mounted on this dramatic journey. Many of the images were on view for the first time, displayed alongside diary excerpts and expedition artifacts, including the actual lifeboat used in...
Dates: 1999
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

Richard Skroban photographic slides of Antarctica, 1955-1956.

 Collection
Identifier: PSC 444
Abstract

Photographs taken in Antarctica. Images include penguins on ice, huskies, a Weddell seal, and a killer whale. Also includes landscape photographs and some views of the Scott campsite.

Dates: 1955-1956
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library

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