Collection name:

Waldo L. Schmitt Papers, 1907-1978

Physical Description:

black-and-white photographs

Physical Location:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation:

Box 89

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Black-and-white photographs

Place:

Colón, Archipiélago de

Ecuador

Date Range:

1933-1935

Start Date:

1933

End Date:

1935

Abstract:

Black and white photographs are document Waldo Schmitt's work during the Hancock Pacific-Galapagos Expedition, 1933-1935. Photographs were taken by Harold W. Maunter. On the reverse side of some photographs are descriptions and year taken. Includes duplicates. Subject matter covers farms in the Galapagos Islands, examples of vegetation and terrain, local inhabitants and participants at work; participants collecting specimens on coast; birds observed; structures made out of local materials; and expedition equipment including vessels. Locations are in the Galapagos Islands [Archipiélago de Colón].

Topic:

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Accession #:

SIA RU007231

Access Information:

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See more records from this collection:

Waldo L. Schmitt Papers, 1907-1978

See more records associated with this person:

Schmitt, Waldo L. (Waldo Lasalle), 1887-1977

Mautee, Harold M.

See more records associated with this expedition:

Hancock Pacific-Galapagos Expeditions (1933-1935)

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI1420