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Simla illustrations 9-20 [paintings of fungi by Douglas Boyden], circa 1950, bulk: 1950 - 1950

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From the Sub-Series:

In 1950, the DTR established Simla, its final field station, in Trinidad’s Arima Valley. This subseries includes illustrations known to be by Douglas Boyden. Many of the illustrations depict plants and insects, particularly butterflies. Notable within this subseries are 24 paintings of fungi by Boyden.

Dates

  • circa 1950
  • Majority of material found in 1950 - 1950

Access Restrictions

Please consult the WCS Archives regarding possible access restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 21.9 Cubic Feet (45 flat boxes )

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2 Hollinger boxes, 1 half-Hollinger box)

From the Collection: 7 Items (Oversize items in map case drawers)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

Paintings 9-11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20 stapled to thin wooden frame.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Repository

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