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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:

Nina J. Root photographic slide collection of world travel, 1982 - 1990

 Series
Identifier: PSC 420-421
Abstract

Travel photography taken on trips around the world. 420. Contains images from the AMNH Discovery Tours cruise: Oriental Passage, Cairo to Singapore, December 1989-January 1990. Includes a print out of the itinerary and details of the ship. 421. Photographs taken in Africa, Kenya, Brazil, Amazon, Nepal and China. Images include landscapes, animals (African), travel, monuments and palaces, and some ethnographic subjects.

Dates: 1982 - 1990
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

Norman D. Newell and Robert Adlington photographic slides of Peru, 1947

 Series
Identifier: PSC 383
Abstract

Photographs of people, landscapes, animals, Indian festivals, ancient ruins. Places include Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Huancayo, among others.

Dates: 1947
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

Norman I. Platnick entomology slides of spiders, 1951 - 1957

 Series
Identifier: PSC 398-403
Abstract Color images of spiders including wolf spiders (Lycosidae) in Boxes 1 and 2 including photos taken in California, Florida, Montana, Oklahoma, Utah and Washington;̀ jumping spiders (Salticidae) in Boxes 3 and 4 including photos taken in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Ontario, Canada; spiders (Mygalomorphs) in Box 5; and miscellaneous depictions of spiders in their natural habitats and spider webs in Box 6, including photos taken in Alachua, Liberty, Marion...
Dates: 1951 - 1957
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

North American Indian artifacts photographic slides, undated

 Series
Identifier: PSC 43
Abstract

Images of include Indian map of upper and middle Missouri River, birchbark records, quilled buffalo robes, dancing dress with pictographs, Munsee basket, Hidatsa basket and other artifacts.

Dates: undated
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

North American Indian Halls photographic slides, 1966

 Series
Identifier: PSC 59
Abstract

Models and views of old hall architecture for the AMNH Halls of North American Indians. Includes the Great Canoe exhibited with models and exhibits in the Hall of Eastern Woodland Indians.

Dates: 1966
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

Northwest Coast Native American artifacts photographic slides, 1990

 Series
Identifier: PSC 64
Abstract

Slides of Kwakiutl objects and Tlingit helmet. Objects include masks, paintings, and sculptures. One slide of the Haida War Canoe (Great Canoe).

Dates: 1990
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

O & R Ure photographic slides of budding flowers, undated

 Series
Identifier: PSC 509
Abstract

Two close up photographs of Elm flower buds.

Dates: undated
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

Okavango: Africa's Last Eden exhibition photographic slides, 1996

 Series
Identifier: PSC 590D
Abstract

Views of the temporary exhibition, Okavango: Africa's Last Eden, held at the American Museum of Natural History, 1996-1997, Akeley Gallery.

Dates: 1996
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

Origami Christmas exhibit photographic slides, 1973 - 1987

 Series
Identifier: PSC 23
Scope and Contents

Indivudual origami ornaments in the studio and displayed on the tree. Includes images of the decorated tree on display in the museum.

Dates: 1973 - 1987
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection

Oscar Byron Galapagos Islands photographic slides, 1968

 Series
Identifier: PSC 86
Abstract

Photographs taken in Galapagos Islands of native plants, lava flows, animals and traveling crew. Animals include turtles, lizards, birds, penguins, sea lions and crabs.

Dates: 1968
Found in: Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library / PSC 1-679, 35mm Photographic Slide collection
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