Russell E. Train Africana Collection (Smithsonian. Libraries) Search this
Extent:
82 Items (Black-and-white photographs, 1.75 in. x 2 in. - 6.5 in. x 5 in. (document), 9 in. x 6.5 in. (envelope))
Container:
Item M073p
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1924
Scope and Contents note:
One small photo of a pair of gigantic elephant tusks, each held upright by an African, posed in front of large house. Photo of dead gorilla with several Africans, and other photos probably taken at time of the gorilla hunt. One shows a gorilla's hand next to a human hand.
General note:
M073p is accession number in the Russell E. Train inventory list of the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Library of Natural History. Envelope marked "Heller Misc Photos B. "
Collection Rights:
The collection is housed in the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Library of Natural History, which is open to researchers Monday through Friday in the afternoons, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.; morning visits are by appointment only. Please call (202) 633-1184 or email AskaLibrarian@si.edu for an appointment.
