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Aquarium Highlights [Incomplete], 1940

 Item — Container: Unit 3, Shelf: D

Scope and Contents

Incomplete version of film highlighting the yearly exhibits at the New York Aquarium at Battery Park, including footage of the Aquarium's display at the World's Fair. "Three special exhibits through the year"--Film credits. Exhibits include manatees and penguins at the World's Fair. Film abruptly ends after penguin segment.

Dates

  • 1940

Access Information

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Extent

1 film : Black and White; Variable Area Optical Sound; Positive Print; Acetate Base; 24 frames per second; Projection Print ; 16mm

5 minutes

185 feet (Media Diameter: 7 inches)

Language of Materials

English

General

Digitized in 2023 under the WCS Archives' Shelby White and Leon Levy Film Initiative.

Repository Details

Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository

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