George L. Hosmer photographs of Eclipse Expedition to Sumatra
1 Print (silver gelatin)
1 Print (platinum)
Photographs made during the 1901 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Eclipse Expedition to Sumatra; some were possibly made in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). They include images of people, houses and other buildings, animals, boats, roads, villages, agriculture (including terracing), rickshaws, and plants. Also included are an image of animal hides drying on frames …
Audiovisual Records
This accession consists of records documenting films and videos produced by the Office of Education. The most documented film in this accession is "The Art of the Hyo-gushi," a 45 minute film following the restoration of three Japanese paintings by Takahi Sugiura and his assistants, Shigero Mikkachi and Makoto Souta. Other …
Emma A. Koch photograph collection relating to India, South Asia, and Australia
Photographs collected by Emma A. Koch documenting the people and natural and built environments in India, South Asia, and Australia. The collection largely consists of images of East Indian peoples, structures, scenery, and activities, including tea making and entertainment; areas of India most commonly depicted are Assam, Bengal, and the …
Helen Hamilton Gardener photograph collection
1,160 Lantern slides (circa)
14 Prints (silver gelatin)
15 Copy negatives (glass)
Photographs collected and made by Helen Hamilton Gardener, probably during a world cruise following her husband's retirement from active duty in Puerto Rico in July 1902. The photographs document people, activities, cities, and tourist sites in Japan, China, Egypt, France, Puerto Rico, and elsewhere. Gardener's lecture notes and a clipping from …
Photographic Prints of Asia
Four 19th/early 20th century prints: 1 unmounted gelatin silver rural scene in Peshawar by R.B. Holmes. 23.8 x 29.3 cm.; 1 unmounted gelatin silver scene of Afghan men by R.B. Holmes. 23.8 x 29.3 cm.18.6 x 14.3 cm.; 1 unmounted albumen print of 2 Sri Lankan young men with fruit by Scowen Studio. 21.4 x 27.8 cm.; 1 umounted albumen print of Japanese …
Charles Isaacs Collection
Saché, John Edward, 1824-1882
Beato, Felice, b. ca. 1825
Kusakabe, Kimbei, 1841-1934
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73 albumen photo prints, some mounted, many signed and numbered in the negative and some with hadwritten penciled identifications, various sizes. A small number are hand-tinted. Images depict Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Japan and China. Subjects include portraits, people in daily activities, street scenes, city views, architecture, fauna and gardens, and landscapes …
Accreditation and Accountability Records
This accession documents the National Zoological Park's (NZP) submissions to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in 2003 and 2004. The NAS was requested by the United States Congress to review animal care and management at NZP facilities following a number of highly publicized animal deaths. Materials include background and briefing materials …
Public Programs Files
These records document the planning, development and execution of public programs associated with collections and exhibitions. Programs provide additional opportunities to augment and enhance public awareness of Asian and Eastern culture beyond traditional exhibitions. Programs include hands-on projects for families, musical and dance performances, lectures, symposia, readings, films, and other …
Fellowship Files
This accession consists of records that document the research projects of fellows sponsored by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC). Materials include proposals, applications, letters of recommendation, correspondence, final reports, and evaluations.
Grant Files
This accession consists of records which document the development and programmatic relationship between the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC); the United States Information Agency (USIA); the United States, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA); and various overseas research centers. Materials include grant applications, proposals, final financial reports …
