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Diorama

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 170 Collections and/or Records:

with J.D. Figgins, 1924-1925

 File
Identifier: Box 9: Folder 14
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with J.D. Figgins regarding the bison habitat group, background study paintings, foreground material gathering in Colorado, and correspondence with John Rowley.

Dates: Other: 1924-1925

with Leslie Simson, 1928-1931

 File
Identifier: Box 15: Folder 36
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with Leslie Simson and includes a list of African background paintings with notes by Simson, planning for the Hall of African Mammals, and a list of taxidermy specimens.

Dates: Other: 1928-1931

with Maurice A. Machris, 1965-1966

 File
Identifier: Box 3: Folder 26
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with Maurice A. Machris regarding the elephant habitat group and expedition to Africa, Louis Paul Jonas Studios, and includes Machris Safari Club publications.

Dates: Other: 1965-1966

with Mel Lincoln, 1938-1939

 File
Identifier: Box 20: Folder 27
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with head of the Habitats Division, Melville N. Lincoln, regarding lighting in the habitat groups, the use of paint on glass to reduce shadows, mammal skeleton collections, and a sketch of the layout of the mezzanine level.

Dates: Other: 1938-1939

with Mel Lincoln, 1965-1966

 File
Identifier: Box 3: Folder 24
Abstract

This file contains correspondence regarding Mel Lincoln's health and the opening of the elephant waterhole group.

Dates: Other: 1965-1966

with Mel Lincoln, 1966-1968

 File
Identifier: Box 4: Folder 9
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with Mel Lincoln regarding the elephant waterhole group, the bison group, and includes an exchange with Duncan Spencer, background artist.

Dates: Other: 1966-1968

with Monroe Kulberg, 1970

 File
Identifier: Box 13: Folder 9
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with Monroe Kulberg regarding criticism against the Museum for killing animals used in habitat groups.

Dates: Other: 1970

with W.C. Henderson, 1923-1924

 File
Identifier: Box 7: Folder 16
Abstract

This file contains correspondence with W.C. Henderson regarding planning for the North American Mammal Hall groups, an expedition to Alaska, and collection of brown bear specimens as well as scientific permits for the collection of specimens.

Dates: Other: 1923-1924

Wood mounted photographs -- old Marine Hall, 1935

 Item
Identifier: Box 54
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains oversized and wood-mounted photographs, label copy, plaques, and exhibition catalogs. It includes an advertisement poster or a Disney art exhibition and oversize photos of the Machris Brazil expedition.

Dates: 1935

Work orders, 1987-1988

 File
Identifier: Box 34: Folder 19
Abstract

This file contains work orders, including work orders for the West Diorama Hall (formerly known as the Exotic Mammal Hall).

Dates: Other: 1987-1988