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Collection name:
Edward A. Chapin photographs, Department of Entomology, 1936 - 1946
Physical Description:
31 envelopes
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Dept. of Entomology
Sublocation:
Box 1
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Negatives (photographic)
Place:
Chile
Cuba
Puerto Montt
Niebla
Concepción
Chiloé, Isla
Penco
La Habana
Date Range:
1937, 1948
Start Date:
1937
End Date:
1948
Abstract:
Envelopes 17 - 48 entail images (negatives) of Edward A, Chapin during his time in Chile and few in Cuba in 1937. Most images are undated, but most likely document his travel in 1948. Images are in envelopes labeled with subject matter and location. Subject matter includes vistas of towns, harbors, town buildings and parks, experiment stations, accommodations, candid images and portraits of colleagues and acquaintances, vegetation (pinus insignis), and earthquake damage (Concepción). Some envelopes are empty. Portrait taken in Cuba includes list of individuals photographed. Locations include but not limited to Puerto Montt, Niebla, Isla Chiloé, Temuco, Penco, Chile; Habana province, Cuba (1937).
Topic:
Entomology  Search this
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Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-446
Access Information:
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Entomology at 202-633-0990 to make an appointment.
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Edward A. Chapin photographs, Department of Entomology, 1936 - 1946
See more records associated with this person:
Chapin, Edward A.
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5416