Smithsonian-Chrysler Expedition Tanganyika, East Africa, 1926 Search this
Collection name:
William M. Mann and Lucile Quarry Mann field books, 1914-1940
Physical Description:
1 photograph album
Physical Location:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Sublocation:
Box 20
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Photograph albums
Place:
Tanzania
Date Range:
1926
Start Date:
1926
End Date:
1926
Abstract:
Black and white photographs were taken during the Smithsonian-Chrysler Expedition to East Africa in 1926 (Tanzania). Images include: portraits and activities of native people; campsites of the expedition; animals collected; animals in cages being prepared for transport during expedition and sea-voyage. In particular there are several images detailing the trapping of giraffe and zebra. Some images have been digitized; the corresponding number has been written next to or on the back of the photograph.
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