Collection name:

Waldo L. Schmitt Papers, 1907-1978

Physical Description:

Reference copy: 1 digital .wmv file (28 minutes)

Physical Location:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Motion pictures (visual work)

Place:

Africa

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Date Range:

1955

Start Date:

1955

End Date:

1955

Abstract:

The motion pictures documents Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955. The 28 minute film exists as Reel 24; film transfer with wet gate; 3/4" U-matic videotape; July 6, 1995; and a digital file. Some aspects duplicate scenes from other cataloged films. Shows adult and juvenile elephants, birds and other wildlife, working on seine nets, local inhabitants at work, flora and fauna along the route, and countryside vistas.

Topic:

Zoology  Search this

Crustaceans  Search this

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

See more records associated with this expedition:

Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition (1955)

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI2183