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Photographic Slide Collection

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Distinguishes collections in the Library that are part of the Photographic (Boxed) Slide Collection (PSC) data set.

Found in 528 Collections and/or Records:

Carl Lumholtz photographic slide collection: Northern Mexican Huichol Indian Art, 1996

 Series
Identifier: PSC 664
Scope and Contents

Studio photographs of Northern Mexican Indian artifacts taken by John Lilly. Artifacts from the AMNH Department of Anthropology collection. Objects refer to two publications: Memoirs of the American Museum of Natural History, Volume III: I-Symbolism of the Huichol Indians (by Carl Lumholtz, May 1900) and Arte Symbolico (AMNH Memoirs by the Instituto Nacional Indigenista).

Dates: 1996

Carthage: A Mosaic of Ancient Tunisia photographic slides, 1987

 Series
Identifier: PSC 102B
Scope and Contents

Slides of ancient ruins in Tunisia and photographs of mosaics and artifacts, including Lady of Carthage, detail of Orpheus chraming the animals, and detail of Dermech Hunt Mosaic. For the temporary exhibition Carthage: A Mosaic of Ancient Tunisia, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1987. The exhibition was a collaboration with Bardo National Museum, Tunis, Carthage National Museum, Tunis, Archeological Museums, El Jem, Sousse, Sfax, Nabeul.

Dates: 1987

Catherine Pessino photographic slides of Mexico, 1953-07

 Series
Identifier: PSC 395
Scope and Contents

Photographs taken in Mexico: Mitla and Monte Alban. Includes architectural details of geometric patterns, close up sections of a painted wall.

Dates: 1953-07

Central Asiatic Expeditions copy slides, 1966

 Series
Identifier: PSC 164
Abstract

Photographic copy slides made from the original hand-colored lantern slides. Field photographs from the Central Asiatic Expeditions (1921-1930). Images of Mongolian people and landscape, fossil beds where dinosaur eggs were found and scenes from traveling on land. Places include Mongolia, Tibet, China and Gobi Desert.

Dates: 1966

Cenydd Jones photographic slide collection, undated

 Series
Identifier: PSC 313B
Scope and Contents

Photographs taken in British Guiana, mostly of indigenous people: men, women, and children in villages.

Dates: undated

Cerro de la Neblina Expedition photographic slides, 1984 - 1989

 Series
Identifier: PSC 1
Scope and Contents

Field photographs from the 1984-1985 Cerro de la Neblina expedition. Includes one slide from Amazonas, Rio Mavaca Base Camp, March 1989.

Dates: 1984 - 1989

Chantal Boulanger photographic slide collection on Tamil culture, 1980 - 1990

 Series
Identifier: PSC 137
Abstract

Field photographs of of Tamil culture taken by Chantal Boulanger in Tamil Nadu, South India. Photographs of rituals and daily life in Kanchipuram divided into subject areas: History, Structure and Activities, Consecration, Festivals, Consecration of a Priest, Daily Rituals, Giving the Name, Upanayana, Marriage, Satha Abhisheka, Death, Silk Weaving and The Art of Wearing a Sari.

Dates: 1980 - 1990

Charles M. Bogert photographic slide collection, 1940 - 1960

 Series
Identifier: PSC 135
Scope and Contents

Field photographs consisting mostly of reptiles, amphibians including frogs, toads, turtles, snakes, salamanders and lizards. Collection also includes photographs of California Indians.

Dates: 1940 - 1960

Charles R. Knight mural restoration project photographic slides, 1993

 Series
Identifier: PSC 40
Scope and Contents

35mm slides and medium format color transparencies of murals before restoration. Unknown location of murals. Animals depicted include moose, elephants and beavers.

Dates: 1993

Charles Vaurie photographic slide collection, 1949

 Series
Identifier: PSC 533
Abstract

Photographs taken mostly in Bimini Islands and Cuba of landscapes, seascapes, fish, and other marine life. Also includes travel photography of Upper Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Lake, Devil's Tower, Waterton Lakes National Park, and Banff National Park.

Dates: 1949