Alexander Wetmore Papers, circa 1848-1979 and undated
Physical Description:
1 Photograph album
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 182
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Photograph albums
Place:
Panama
Canal Zone
Taboga
Barro Colorado
Taboguilla, Isla
Date Range:
1952
Start Date:
1952
End Date:
1952
Abstract:
The photograph album documents Alexander Wetmore's work in Panama in 1952. Photographs include numbers, date, and caption with description and location. Subject matter includes hills and shorelines of Taboga Island; structures and environs of Barro Colorado; Panamanian staff; Panamanians in daily activities; Perrygo and Wetmore preparing specimens; observed wildlife; and examples of transportation during travels (on the waterways). Locations photographed include vicinity of Taboguilla Island. Includes photographs of Wetmore, Watson M. Perrygo, Harold Trapido, and James Zetek. Also includes photographs of the Canal Zone Biological Area.
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