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Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of single and group portraits of scientists (professional and amatuer), many affiliated with the Academy. When known, Academy affiliation and scientific field of interest is noted (botany, entomology, geology, paleontology, zoology, ichthyology, ornithology, diatoms, etc.). Portraits show scientists in the field and at work as well as posed portraits. Thus far, the collection includes 1680 persons or groups. Formats include photographic prints, cartes de visite,...

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70 linear inches of glass plate negatives, positives, and plastic film (could be nitrate?).

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

70 linear inches of glass plate negatives, positives, and plastic film (could be nitrate?).

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of single and group portraits of scientists (professional and amatuer), many affiliated with the Academy. When known, Academy affiliation and scientific field of interest is noted (botany, entomology, geology, paleontology, zoology, ichthyology, ornithology, diatoms, etc.). Portraits show scientists in the field and at work as well as posed portraits. Thus far, the collection includes 1680 persons or groups. Formats include photographic prints, cartes de visite,...

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Researchers will find a range of materials that span the better part of the 20th century. Of special interest are the Harold T. Green papers, for these include paintings, specimens, color swatches, sketches, photographs, and illustrations of all sorts taken in situ on expeditions to Africa in the 1930s. Later series reflect the operating methods of the Exhibit Department's project managers into the 1990s.

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Harold T. Green and John Jonas of Jonas Brothers Taxidermy.

note on date

Edge codes suggest the film is from 1934, 1954 or 1974. The film could be from the 1936 African Expedition to Portugese West Africa, lead by Gilpin Lovering and James Devlin, Jr., or from the 1955 Africa Expedition, lead by William K. Carpenter.

Miscellaneous imagse of African animas, landscapes, and natives; the following captions appear: "Field taxidermy," "Two of everything has been collected," "Road to the South and home."

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captions include: "To Africa for a Habitat Group"; "Field manager Fracois Edmond-Blanc"; "Philadelphia and Wilmington: Planning the Expedition"; "Paris: Permits Must Be Obtained"; "Francois Edmond-Blanc. Paris"; "Philadelphia: Final Details and Departure"; "French Equatorial Africa"; "The Desert"; "The Plants"; "The Taxidermy"; "The Group Completed"

Same footage as F16-099 but expanded; F16-099B duplicate; F16-099C second version.