Hancock Pacific-Galapagos Expeditions, 1933-1935 : miscellaneous photographs (3 of 6)

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Abstract

This is the third folder of miscellaneous photographs documenting Waldo Schmitt's work during the Hancock Pacific-Galapagos Expeditions, 1933-1935. Some images have descriptions including names of individuals or numbers on the reverse. Some include notes on the back about crediting images. Some are duplicates. Subject matter includes detail images of crustaceans collected; tortoises; marine mammals; coastlines; ships in port; local fishermen; images of charts created by the 18th and 19th century of James Bay; and volcanic crater. Locations include the vicinity of Ecuador including Galapagos Islands [Archipiélago de Colón], Albemarle Island [Isla Isabela], and James Bay.

Date Range

1933-1935

Start Date

1933

End Date

1935

Access Information

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Topic

  • Crustacea
  • Zoology
  • Crustaceans

Place

  • Colón, Archipiélago de
  • Ecuador
  • Isabela, Isla

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Black-and-white photographs

Accession #

SIA RU007231

Collection name

Waldo L. Schmitt Papers, 1907-1978

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 91