Box Unit 2
Container
Contains 13 Results:
Highlights from the Forty-Ninth Expedition of the Department of Tropical Research, 1951
Item — Box: Unit 2, Shelf: F
Identifier: 104202
Scope and Contents
Edited film presented at the 1952 NYZS Annual Meeting: Highlights from the forty-ninth expedition of the DTR. William Beebe with man who appears to be Laurance Rockefeller. Macro photography of various insects with local flora flowers; Jocelyn Crane performing studies with butterflies.
Dates:
1951
[Department of Tropical Research staff and grounds at Simla, Trinidad], 1957
Item — Box: Unit 2, Shelf: B
Identifier: 103872
Scope and Contents
An edited reel capturing the arduous task of local Trinidadians and DTR staff moving supplies and setting up equipment for the 57th expedition of the Department of Tropical Research to Simla, Trinidad. Exterior shots of station and surrounding area. Shots of William Beebe using binoculars. Shots of a man, possibly David Snow, operating a motion picture camera. Dr. Snow has "continued the observation of manakin displays begun during 1956 and embarked on cine-photography which will help in...
Dates:
1957
[Oilbirds in Trinidad], 1966
Item — Box: Unit 2, Shelf: F
Identifier: 104201
Scope and Contents
Unidentified researchers traveling to study oilbirds in caves near Simla station in Trinidad. Film begins with close-ups of researchers' faces. Includes footage of landscape; snakes; oilbird cave opening; oilbirds in cave, including chicks.
Dates:
1966