Aug/100
Nice Reptiles photos
Check out these reptiles images:
Three men poling for alligator
Image by The Field Museum Library
Three men poling. The cypress pole is 32 feet long with a heavy barbed hook bolted to the butt end for catching alligators. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49675
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Four men with alligator nest
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Four men with alligator nest in open meadow near Lake Linden. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49681
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Aug/100
Amazing Reptiles images
Some cool reptiles images:
Alligator head in swamp
Image by The Field Museum Library
Alligator head in swamp. Heavy tackle is necessary. Lighter sets were invariably broken unless it was hooked in throat. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49686
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Fish fry
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Fish fry. People around camp fire. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49654
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Apatosaurus skeleton construction
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Apatosaurus excelsus skeleton construction progress. Hall 35, Reptiles. On display with framed photographs, probably of expedition. Field Columbian Museum. 1908.
Original size and material: 5×7 inch glass negative
Digital Identifier: CSGEO26576
Part of the Illinois Urban Landscapes Project: www.fieldmuseum.org/urbanlandscapes/
Look at more Nunavut reptiles digital images at this Internet site.
Aug/100
Nice Reptiles photos
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“Gator yard”
Image by The Field Museum Library
The open space, clear of vegetation, is the "gator yard" and its runways are kept open by American Alligators. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: North Lake Miccosuckee, Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: print
Digital Identifier: CSZ49648
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Alligator nest under construction
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Alligator nest under construction. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: North Lake Miccosuckee, Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: print
Digital Identifier: CSZ49651
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Alligator nest in buttonwood bushes
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Alligator nest in buttonwood bushes. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49669
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Jul/100
Cool Reptiles images
Some cool reptiles images:
Poling for an alligator
Image by The Field Museum Library
Three men poling for an alligator in the swamp. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Lake Linden, Thomas County, Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49662
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Floating nest with American alligator eggs
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Floating nest containing 33 American alligator eggs. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Lake Linden, Thomas County, Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49661
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Fish fry
Image by The Field Museum Library
Fish fry. People around camp fire. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Lake Linden, Thomas County, Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49656
Learn more about The Field Museum’s Library Photo Archives.
Jul/100
Amazing Reptiles photos
Some cool reptiles images:
“Gator yard”
Image by The Field Museum Library
Marshy lake 5 miles wide by 15 miles long, average depth in June. The open space, clear of vegetation, is the "gator yard" and its runways are kept open by American alligators. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: North Lake Miccosuckee, Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: print
Digital Identifier: CSZ49650
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Nest of American Alligator eggs
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Nest of American Alligator eggs in swamp. 1925.
Name of Expedition: Zoological Expedition to Southern Georgia
Participants: Leon L. Walters, Taxidermist; Mr. H.L. Stoddard of U.S. Biological Survey
Expedition Date: 1925
Purpose or Aims: To collect material for diorama showing American Alligator, nest and eggs, for Zoology Reptiles.
Location: Georgia, United States of America, North America
Original material: 4×5 inch interpositive film
Digital Identifier: CSZ49659
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Paleo reconstructions
Image by The Field Museum Library
Hall 36 Paleo reconstruction: Pedestal 17, restoration of skeleton of Dinoceras from Wyoming. Pedestal 18, skeleton of Megaloceros (Irish Deer) from Limerick. Pedestal 12, restoration of skeleton of Hadrosaurus from the Upper Cretaceous of New Jersey. This was a huge land reptile, 28 feet in length, allied to the Iguanodon. It was probably a vegetable feeder, and able to stand and walk after the manner of birds. Marine reptiles and specimens visible along back walls. Field Columbian Museum. 1898.
Original size and material: 5×7 inch glass negative
Digital Identifier: CSGEO3813
Part of the Illinois Urban Landscapes Project: www.fieldmuseum.org/urbanlandscapes/
Look at more Mountain reptiles stock images at this Internet site.
Jul/100
Cool Reptiles images
Some cool reptiles images:
Several men on a beach
Image by The Field Museum Library
Several men on a beach, palm trees, rocks. They seem to be gathering fish in a net. 1928.
Name of Expedition: Crane Pacific Expedition
Participants: Sidney Nichols Shurcliff, Karl P. Schmidt, Cornelius Crane, William L. Moss, Albert W. Herre
Expedition Start Date: c. 11/28/1928
Expedition End Date: c. 8/12/1929
Purpose or Aims: Zoology (Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates)
Location: Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone
Original material: 4×5 inch Interpositive
Digital Identifier: CSZ68983
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House on island
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House on island. 1928.
Name of Expedition: Crane Pacific Expedition
Participants: Sidney Nichols Shurcliff, Karl P. Schmidt, Cornelius Crane, William L. Moss, Albert W. Herre
Expedition Start Date: c. 11/28/1928
Expedition End Date: c. 8/12/1929
Purpose or Aims: Zoology (Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates)
Location: Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone
Original material: 4×5 inch Interpositive
Digital Identifier: CSZ68978
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Jul/105
Sweet Reptiles photos
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Squirrel monkeys sitting on a movie camera
Image by The Field Museum Library
Squirrel monkeys sitting on top of a movie camera. This is an Akeley motion picture movie camera. 1928.
Name of Expedition: Crane Pacific Expedition
Participants: Sidney Nichols Shurcliff, Karl P. Schmidt, Cornelius Crane, William L. Moss, Albert W. Herre
Expedition Start Date: c. 11/28/1928
Expedition End Date: c. 8/12/1929
Purpose or Aims: Zoology (Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates)
Location: Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island
Original material: Hand-colored Lantern Slide
Digital Identifier: A105150_crane10_2c
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Two tarantulas
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Two tarantulas (spiders, insects). 1928.
Name of Expedition: Crane Pacific Expedition
Participants: Sidney Nichols Shurcliff, Karl P. Schmidt, Cornelius Crane, William L. Moss, Albert W. Herre
Expedition Start Date: c. 11/28/1928
Expedition End Date: c. 8/12/1929
Purpose or Aims: Zoology (Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates)
Location: Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island
Original material: Hand-colored Lantern Slide
Digital Identifier: A105150_crane12_2c
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Jul/106
Sweet Reptiles photos
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Tamandua standing on hind legs
Image by The Field Museum Library
Tamandua (mammal). Anteater-like animal standing on its hind legs. 1928.
Name of Expedition: Crane Pacific Expedition
Participants: Sidney Nichols Shurcliff, Karl P. Schmidt, Cornelius Crane, William L. Moss, Albert W. Herre
Expedition Start Date: c. 11/28/1928
Expedition End Date: c. 8/12/1929
Purpose or Aims: Zoology (Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates)
Location: Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island
Original material: Hand-colored Lantern Slide
Digital Identifier: A105150_crane8_2c
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Wooly opossum hanging by its tail
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Wooly opossum hanging by its tail. 1928.
Name of Expedition: Crane Pacific Expedition
Participants: Sidney Nichols Shurcliff, Karl P. Schmidt, Cornelius Crane, William L. Moss, Albert W. Herre
Expedition Start Date: c. 11/28/1928
Expedition End Date: c. 8/12/1929
Purpose or Aims: Zoology (Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates)
Location: Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island
Original material: Hand-colored Lantern Slide
Digital Identifier: A105150_crane24_2c
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Discover even more New Brunswick reptiles photos at this Internet site.
Jul/1020
Nice Reptiles photos
A few nice reptiles images I found:
Ross Allen Reptile Institute
Image by State Library and Archives of Florida
Local call number: V-86; CA167.
Title: [Ross Allen Reptile Institute]
Date of film: c. 1964.
Physical descrip: Color; sound; 14:30.
General note: Excerpt of Silver Springs promotional video in which Ross and his son Tom wrestle a 20-foot anaconda in the water. The full video includes additional footage of Ross Allen wrestling an alligator in the water and handling rattlesnakes, Seminoles playing and working at Silver Springs, Francis Osceola wrestling an alligator on land, a woman wearing a boa constrictor and a boy shopping for a snake. Then, other features of Silver Springs are shown, including Bartlett’s Deer Ranch, Carriage Cavalcade, Prince of Peace Memorial, and ending with synchronized swimming. Features underwater photography. Produced by Guided Tours; sponsored by Silver Springs.
To see full-length versions of this and other videos from the State Archives of Florida, visit http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/video/.
Repository: State Library and Archives of Florida, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 USA. Contact: 850-245-6700. Archives@dos.state.fl.us
Persistent URL: http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/video/video.cfm?VID=6
Doris Mable Cochran (1898-1968), measuring a turtle shell
Image by Smithsonian Institution
Description: Doris Mable Cochran (1898-1968) of the United States National Museum Division of Reptiles and Amphibians studied the reptiles and amphibians of Central and South America and of the West Indies, especially Haiti. Cochran published a large number of popular articles and books on herpetology, and was also was an accomplished scientific illustrator.
Creator/Photographer: Unidentified photographer
Medium: Black and white photographic print
Date: 1954
Persistent URL: http://photography.si.edu/SearchImage.aspx?id=5760
Repository: Smithsonian Institution Archives
Accession number: SIA2009-0711
Two-toed anteater balanced on a stick
Image by The Field Museum Library
Two-toed anteater balanced on a stick held by a man’s arm. 1928.
Name of Expedition: Crane Pacific Expedition
Participants: Sidney Nichols Shurcliff, Karl P. Schmidt, Cornelius Crane, William L. Moss, Albert W. Herre
Expedition Start Date: c. 11/28/1928
Expedition End Date: c. 8/12/1929
Purpose or Aims: Zoology (Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates)
Location: Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island
Original material: Hand-colored Lantern Slide
Digital Identifier: A105150_crane22_2c
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