Boekelman Shell-Heap Expedition (1931). Archaeological field photographs, 1931.

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Boekelman Shell-Heap Expedition (1931). Archaeological field photographs, 1931.

1931

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Photographs documenting the expedition, including views of landscapes, seascapes, shell-heap sites, and uncovered burial urns, as well as views of damaged houses after a hurricane. Boekelman and Howard Martin Mossman were scientists on the expedition. Photographs taken by Junius Bird. Photographs are identified.

682 photonegatives : b&w.; 25 photoprints : b&w.

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Expedition sponsored by H.J. Boekelman to study the shell-heaps on the mainland and island shores of the Caribbean Sea. From the description of Archaeological field photographs, 1931. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155514602 ...