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Collector:

Whitehead, Henry Preston, 1917-2002  Search this

Extent:

156.91 Linear feet (178 boxes)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Pamphlets

Sound recordings

Clippings

Memorabilia

Newspapers

Photographs

Books

Brochures

Date:

1843-2010

bulk 1940-1986

Summary:

The papers of historian Henry P. Whitehead measure 156.91 linear feet and date from 1843 to 2010 (bulk 1945-1986). The collection documents Whitehead's careers, as well as his family and personal life. The collection also includes the personal papers of Tomlinson D. Todd, Elizabeth B. Delaney and the Howard Theatre Foundation. The combined collection is comprised of black theatrical memorabilia; materials relating to civil rights activities in the District of Columbia; and the African American experience in general. Included are playbills, sheet music, admission tickets, newspapers, magazines, books, photographs, clippings, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, sound recordings, research files, and other material.

Scope and Contents note:

The papers of historian Henry P. Whitehead measure 156.91 linear feet and date from 1843 to 2010 (bulk 1945-1986). The collection includes the personal papers of Henry P. Whitehead, Tomlinson D. Todd, Elizabeth B. Delaney and the Howard Theatre Foundation. The collection is divided into four series.

Series I focuses on Whitehead and includes papers dating from 1843 to his death in 2011. This series includes biographical material including a large amount of appointment books, identification and membership cards, resumes, certificates, and personal and family material. There is a limited amount of correspondence, which focuses on his personal relationships with family, friends, and general correspondence relating primarily to his work as a local historian.

Also found within Whitehead's papers are countless records from his time employed by the Washington DC government. Materials include memoranda, notes, research material, handbooks, guides, manuals, affirmative action info and records, affirmative action plans, promotion recommendations, recruitment plans and summaries, personnel files (complaints), civil actions and reports related too Whitehead's 37 years of government employment. It reflects the activities of numerous departments, primarily in regards to employment and affirmative action.

There are also a number of files that document Whitehead's involvement in numerous community organizations. Among the organizations in which Whitehead was involved include U Street Festival, Lincoln Corporation, and the U Street Theater Foundation. The papers of the U Street Foundation document the production and establishment of the annual U Street Festival. The Lincoln Theater Foundation and the U Street Theater Foundation papers document the efforts to reopen the Lincoln Theater. Also included are Whitehead's research on the Lincoln as well as old Lincoln Theatre programs. Additionally found within this series are documents and clippings on the economic development within Washington DC particularly in the Shaw/U Street location.

The majority of this series consists of printed material. Printed material in this series includes books, clippings, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, press releases, sheet music, programs as well as promotional material for several Washington DC theaters and organizations. There is a large quantity of theater programs dating from 1900-1986. The majority of the clippings and magazines are theater related topics, coupled with a miscellaneous selection of clippings on topics that presumably captured Whitehead's attention.

Research, notes and writings include a large amount of scrapbooks compiled by Whitehead of mostly photocopied clippings documenting Washington DC history, African American theater history, and general African American history. Five scrapbooks were compiled by an unknown source and were previously housed in the New York Public Library collection. Two scrapbooks are about general theater history one about Frances Starr and one about Margaret Anglin. There is also one scrapbook pertaiing to Mae Hall. Also included are a large amount of research notes and notebooks along with general miscellaneous notes.

There are several photographs of African Americans in the performing arts as well as images of Washington DC and several unidentified men, women, and children.

Audio recordings include 23 cassette from the Alexandria Church of God.

The remainder of the collection consists of the papers of Tomlinson D. Todd, Elizabeth B. Delaney, and those about the Howard Theatre.

The Howard Theatre papers are arranged in Series II and include documents relating to the Washington DC historic Howard Theatre and date from 1910 to 1986. The papers in this series predominantly document the Howard Theatre Foundation's efforts to reestablish and run the Howard Theatre in which Whitehead was the vice president. Records include business correspondence, founding documents, photographs, memoranda, press releases, member lists, financial records, clippings, and scrapbooks of clippings pertaining to the organization and theatre.

The correspondence in the collection include a handful of letters from the Washington DC government along with individuals and organizations. Also included is a large amount of interoffice memoradums.

Administrative records include lawsuits, resolutions, meeting minutes, grant proposals, press releases, memoranda, member lists, studies and reports.

Financial records include check stubs, receipts, invoices, bank statements, expenses, and contribution lists. Printed material includes original and photocopied clippings relating to the history and coverage of the foundation activities. Mostly promotional material as flyers, brochures, and press releases along with programs. In particular two 1920 Howard Theatre programs.

The scrapbooks of original and photocopied clippings compiled by Whitehead chronicle the history of the theatre and coverage of the foundation activities.

There are three VHS cassette featuring Whitehead discussing the Howard Theatre. Also found in series 2 are numerous stock investment record books belonging to A.E. Lichtman one of the early managers of the Howard Theatre. In addition early correspondence between Lichtman and the Rex Amusement Company concerning operational management issues of the Howard Theatre.

The Tomlinson D. Todd papers are arranged in Series III and date from 1902-1986 they include organization files, collected printed materials, subject files, and personal papers.

The collection includes materials relating to organizations in which there was a relationship to Todd's work and in which he had an interest primarily during the 1940s and 1950s, organizations include the National Negro Congress (ca, 1946-1947); the Congress for Industrial Organizations (1943-1947); National Council of Negro Women (1947-1949); Committee for Racial Democracy in the Nation's Capital (1947-1948).

The subject files include documents from three of Todd's organizations; Institute on Race Relation, Club Internationale, and his radio program "Americans All". As well as printed material from Todd's alma mater Lincoln University.

The largest subject file is "Americans All" which includes radio scripts as well as audio recording of a few programs and public service announcements. Also found are several black and white photographs of Todd at the radio studio. Printed materials include newspapers, leaflets, convention proceedings, and flyers, There are a large amount of programs ranging from church worship to convention as well as performance. Also present is a small amount of personal papers, including resumes, certificates, admission tickets, family documents, and travel ephemera from his all expense paid trip to Nigeria.

There are a few photographs of Todd at functions and with notable individuals as well as some family, friends and travel.

Elizabeth's B. Delaney papers are arranged in Series IV and date from 1874-1973.

The papers primarily document her involvement in four organizations, the Grand Oder of Odd Fellow of Kentucky, the Order Eastern Star Kentucky, the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Kentucky and the National Association of Colored Women. There is a small amount of printed material belonging to her son primarily the Alpha Phi Alpha material and Gospel Choral Sheet Music, and books.

The Scrapbook was complied by Whitehead consisting of photocopied clipping documenting the life of Elizabeth B. Delaney.

Arrangement note:

This collection is arranged into four series:

Series 1: Henry P. Whitehead papers Series 2: Howard Theatre Series 3: Tomlinson D. Todd Series 4. Elizabeth B. Delaney

Biographical/Historical note:

Henry Preston Whitehead Jr., was a native of Columbus Ohio. A graduate of Ohio State University, where he also attended law school and was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Mr. Whitehead discovered Washington's "Black Broadway" in 1940, when he was a soldier in town on a weekend furlough. As he served in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II. Prior to moving to Washington DC Henry P. Whitehead worked for five years as a liquor inspector. Mr. Whitehead moved to Washington D.C. in 1949 and worked for the Post Office before working for the District of Columbia government where he stayed 21 years. He led several equal employment initiatives during the 1960s and 1970s, and was last employed as associate director of the District's Office of Human Rights. In 1980 after putting in 37 years of government service Mr. Whitehead retired. Mr. Whitehead was an historian who led efforts to restore Washington's U Street cultural corridor and achieved recognition as an authority on and collector of black theatrical memorabilia. Mr. Whitehead worked to promote and preserve the city's rich African American cultural heritage.

Mr. Whitehead, served as the chairman and president for 10 years of the Howard Theater Foundation Inc., which he helped establish. There he led the effort to include Howard Theatre in the National Register of Historic Places.

Similarly he was an active member of the U Street Festival Foundation. He was an adviser to the Kennedy Center, Anacostia Museum, and other Smithsonian Institution units and contributed materials to their exhibitions. He was also a consultant to historical documentaries broadcast on public television and radio, including PBS's "Duke Ellington's Washington." His writings included "Remembering U Street," a book used for annual festivals in the historic area.

Mr. Whitehead was also the founder and board member of the Lincoln Theatre Foundation.

Henry P. Whitehead Jr. died on January 8th 2002 at the age of 84.

Provenance:

The collection was donated to the Anacostia Community Museum on September 1, 2005 by Michael A. Watkins.

Restrictions:

Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.

Rights:

The Henry P. Whitehead collection is the physical property of the Anacostia Community Museum. Literary and copyright belong to the author/creator or their legal heirs and assigns. Rights to work produced during the normal course of Museum business resides with the Anacostia Community Museum. For further information, and to obtain permission to publish or reproduce, contact the Museum Archives.

Topic:

Howard Theatre (Washington, D.C.)  Search this

African Americans  Search this

National Negro Congress (U.S.)  Search this

National Council of Negro Women  Search this

Radio broadcasting  Search this

African American neighborhoods  Search this

African American musicians  Search this

Genre/Form:

Pamphlets

Sound recordings

Clippings

Memorabilia -- 20th century

Newspapers

Photographs

Books

Brochures

Citation:

Henry P. Whitehead collection, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Michael A. Watkins.

Identifier:

ACMA.06-042

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Henry P. Whitehead collection

Archival Repository:

Anacostia Community Museum Archives

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa751389911-f3d5-474b-82b4-126047b9cc46

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-acma-06-042

Biogeographical Region:

Indo-West Pacific  Search this

Collector:

George F. Papenfuss  Search this

R. F. Scagel  Search this

Place:

Bwenju Reef, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania, Africa

Collection Date:

18 Oct 1962

Taxonomy:

Plantae Rhodophyta Florideophyceae Nemaliales Galaxauraceae

Published Name:

Galaxaura rugosa (J. Ellis & Sol.) J.V. Lamour.

Barcode:

00418241

USNM Number:

86349

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Botany

Algae

Data Source:

NMNH - Botany Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/396aae755-a994-4d89-9bc3-ce8f8b09b24b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhbotany_2337921

Collector:

C. P. Booth  Search this

Weight - Specimen:

5.11 kg

Length - Total:

1106 mm

Length - Tail:

611 mm

Length - Hind Tarsus:

156 mm

Length - Ear Notch:

28 mm

Preparation:

Skeleton

Skin

Skull

Sex:

Female

Place:

Zanzibar, Tanzania, Africa

Collection Date:

26 Aug 1967

Taxonomy:

Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Mammalia, Eutheria, Primates, Haplorrhini, Cercopithecidae, Colobinae

Published Name:

Piliocolobus kirkii

Procolobus pennantii kirki

Other Numbers:

Mammals Field Number : TIG 25

USNM Number:

452646

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Vertebrate Zoology

Mammals

Data Source:

NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/342479197-ef84-4e90-b2d5-fa0dc4dbee7d

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhvz_7340421

Biogeographical Region:

Indo-West Pacific  Search this

Collector:

George F. Papenfuss  Search this

R. F. Scagel  Search this

Place:

Makunduchi reef, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania, Africa

Collection Date:

19 Oct 1962

Taxonomy:

Plantae Rhodophyta Nemaliales Galaxauraceae

Published Name:

Galaxaura elongata

Barcode:

00546598

USNM Number:

86355

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Botany

Algae

Data Source:

NMNH - Botany Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3169c3960-3d4b-4789-91d9-b418aed1064b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhbotany_2312907

Biogeographical Region:

Indo-West Pacific  Search this

Collector:

George F. Papenfuss  Search this

R. F. Scagel  Search this

Place:

Dembani Beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania, Africa

Collection Date:

17 Oct 1962

Taxonomy:

Plantae Chlorophyta Ulvophyceae Bryopsidales Halimedaceae

Published Name:

Halimeda discoidea Decne.

Barcode:

01067074

USNM Number:

217546

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Botany

Algae

Data Source:

NMNH - Botany Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/349c99887-14b7-4ed6-8476-909e51a419d7

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10042034

Biogeographical Region:

Indo-West Pacific  Search this

Collector:

George F. Papenfuss  Search this

R. F. Scagel  Search this

Place:

Bwenju Reef, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania, Africa

Collection Date:

18 Oct 1962

Taxonomy:

Plantae Chlorophyta Bryopsidales Halimedaceae

Published Name:

Halimeda simulans M. Howe

Barcode:

01067112

USNM Number:

217584

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Botany

Algae

Data Source:

NMNH - Botany Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/31e6addb9-6426-4a9b-9c1f-1b53dbfb2097

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10042072

Biogeographical Region:

Indo-West Pacific  Search this

Collector:

George F. Papenfuss  Search this

R. F. Scagel  Search this

Place:

Bwenju Reef, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania, Africa

Collection Date:

18 Oct 1962

Taxonomy:

Plantae Chlorophyta Bryopsidales Codiaceae

Published Name:

Codium dwarkense Børgesen

Barcode:

01066790

USNM Number:

217256

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Botany

Algae

Data Source:

NMNH - Botany Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/37afe887a-33f9-4b31-a949-d3c85b83a7da

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhbotany_10070760

Biogeographical Region:

Indo-West Pacific  Search this

Collector:

George F. Papenfuss  Search this

R. F. Scagel  Search this

Place:

Bwenju Reef, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania, Africa

Collection Date:

18 Oct 1962

Taxonomy:

Plantae Rhodophyta Gigartinales Solieriaceae

Published Name:

Sarconema filiforme

Barcode:

00532576

USNM Number:

86323

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Botany

Algae

Data Source:

NMNH - Botany Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3110f468e-01b4-48b6-b51c-2fc5713a0bb3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhbotany_2337924

Biogeographical Region:

Indo-West Pacific  Search this

Collector:

George F. Papenfuss  Search this

R. F. Scagel  Search this

Place:

Bwenju Reef, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania, Africa

Collection Date:

18 Oct 1962

Taxonomy:

Plantae Chlorophyta Bryopsidales Caulerpaceae

Published Name:

Caulerpa sertularioides f. brevipes

Barcode:

00213180

USNM Number:

50245

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Botany

Algae

Data Source:

NMNH - Botany Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ded992f8-4cff-45bd-9d84-191c275a2971

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhbotany_2356679

Biogeographical Region:

Afrotropical  Search this

Collector:

R. H. Barney  Search this

Prep Count:

1

Preparation:

Envelope

Sex:

Female

Stage:

Adult

Place:

Zanzibar:, Kizumbari Agricultural Research Station, [Not Stated], Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania

Collection Date:

Aug 1950

Taxonomy:

Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Odonata, Anisoptera, Libellulidae

Published Name:

Palpopleura lucia lucia (Drury, 1773)

Barcode:

USNMENT00278116

USNM Number:

USNMENT278116

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Specimen Inventory

Data Source:

NMNH - Entomology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/369171edf-6c02-4f32-9aad-493cdd1e480c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhentomology_9215514

Creator:

National Museum of African Art  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2014-06-12T17:41:59.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

Topic:

Art, African  Search this

See more by:

SmithsonianAfricanAr

Data Source:

National Museum of African Art

YouTube Channel:

SmithsonianAfricanAr

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_zfM2aLQviqk

Series Collector:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this

Series Donor:

Becker, John M.  Search this

Gay Officers Action League. GOAL  Search this

Heritage of Pride (HOP)  Search this

Rohrbaugh, Richard  Search this

Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA)  Search this

Series Creator:

Hirsch, Leonard  Search this

Guest, Barbara  Search this

Barna, Joseph T.  Search this

Guest, Michael E.  Search this

Cruse, Howard, 1944-2019  Search this

Container:

Box 88, Folder 3

Type:

Archival materials

Date:

1956-1961, undated

Series Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audio-visual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow.

Do not use original materials when available on reference video or audio tapes.

Series Rights:

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Series Citation:

Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

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Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection

Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection / Series 3: Community Life, Subjects, and Subject Files / 3.2: Events, Ephemera and Buttons

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep87f43784c-ab04-4c2d-9637-a3123d4280c1

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1146-ref2538

Author:

Coquelle, Aline  Search this

Physical description:

307 pages

Type:

Books

Pictoral works

Place:

Tanzania

Zanzibar

Topic:

Photography  Search this

Description and travel  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_1158190

Collector:

J. Frazier  Search this

Ocean/Sea/Gulf:

Indian Ocean  Search this

Vessel:

Manihine R/V  Search this

Depth (m):

40 - 40

Preparation:

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Place:

Zanzibar Island, Maziwi Island, NW Side, Tanzania, Indian Ocean

Collection Date:

25 Oct 1974

Published Name:

Urnalana pulchella (Bell, 1855)

USNM Number:

1455411

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Invertebrate Zoology

Arthropoda

Data Source:

NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f8c6e55c-b3aa-4b16-879d-c52857407dd9

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_13453224

Collector:

J. Frazier  Search this

Ocean/Sea/Gulf:

Indian Ocean  Search this

Vessel:

Manihine R/V  Search this

Depth (m):

40 - 40

Preparation:

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Place:

Zanzibar Island, Maziwi Island, NW Side, Tanzania, Indian Ocean

Collection Date:

25 Oct 1974

Published Name:

Urnalana pulchella (Bell, 1855)

USNM Number:

1455412

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Invertebrate Zoology

Arthropoda

Data Source:

NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3d4e66908-0810-40bd-b59f-0121c040a9c9

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_13453225

Collector:

J. Frazier  Search this

Ocean/Sea/Gulf:

Indian Ocean  Search this

Vessel:

Manihine R/V  Search this

Depth (m):

40 - 40

Preparation:

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Place:

Zanzibar Island, Maziwi Island, NW Side, Tanzania, Indian Ocean

Collection Date:

25 Oct 1974

Published Name:

Drachiella morum (Alcock, 1896)

USNM Number:

1455413

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Invertebrate Zoology

Arthropoda

Data Source:

NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/31ef5c406-45ef-4fb3-bd6e-63ad11b4a557

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_13453226

Ocean/Sea/Gulf:

Indian Ocean  Search this

Preparation:

Dry

Place:

Zanzibar Island, Bawi Island, Tanzania, Indian Ocean

Published Name:

Cypraea tigris Linnaeus, 1758

USNM Number:

597132

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Invertebrate Zoology

Mollusca

Data Source:

NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/355e67b64-bef2-403a-9437-b0d183a68359

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_428171

Ocean/Sea/Gulf:

Indian Ocean  Search this

Preparation:

Dry

Place:

Zanzibar Island, Mnazi Moja, Tanzania, Indian Ocean

Published Name:

Cypraea tigris Linnaeus, 1758

USNM Number:

604397

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Invertebrate Zoology

Mollusca

Data Source:

NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/33ec370f9-b49e-4bb8-b77b-db90126ce980

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_429384

Collector:

J. Frazier  Search this

Ocean/Sea/Gulf:

Indian Ocean  Search this

Vessel:

Manihine R/V  Search this

Depth (m):

40 - 40

Preparation:

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Place:

Zanzibar Island, Maziwi Island, NW Side, Tanzania, Indian Ocean

Collection Date:

25 Oct 1974

Published Name:

Portunus sp.

USNM Number:

1418851

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Invertebrate Zoology

Arthropoda

Data Source:

NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/37704eeb5-180d-44d1-a6d7-f2fe3a578131

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_12512265

Collector:

J. Frazier  Search this

Ocean/Sea/Gulf:

Indian Ocean  Search this

Vessel:

Manihine R/V  Search this

Depth (m):

40 - 40

Preparation:

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Place:

Zanzibar Island, Maziwi Island, NW Side, Tanzania, Indian Ocean

Collection Date:

25 Oct 1974

Published Name:

Portunus sp.

USNM Number:

1418855

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Invertebrate Zoology

Arthropoda

Data Source:

NMNH - Invertebrate Zoology Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/32af9e634-af57-4a66-aa61-30d7c7487cd2

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhinvertebratezoology_12512269