Prints of individuals and groups of Asian peoples

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Abstract

The 14 black-and-white photographs document Edmund Heller's field work during the American Museum of Natural History China Expedition, 1916-1917. There are descriptions on the reverse side of images. Prints are of individuals and groups of Asian peoples (Shan, Mosso [Naxi]), including candid images of adults and children, a Chinese bride, and child on a water buffalo. Locations include Yun Nan [Yunnan], Meng-ting [Mengdingjie ], and Li-chaing, China. Photographs are credited to American Museum of Natural History, New York. Duplicate prints must be obtained from that museum.

Date Range

1916-1917

Start Date

1916

End Date

1917

Access Information

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Topic

  • Naxi (Chinese people)
  • Shan (Asian people)

Place

  • China
  • Mengdingjie
  • Yunnan

Form/Genre

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

Accession #

SIA RU007179

Collection name

Edmund Heller Papers, circa 1898-1918

Physical Description

1 envelope

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 8 Folder 70