Asian field photographs, 1923.

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Asian field photographs, 1923.

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Photographs illustrating Morden's journey over mountain trails from Kashmir to the Ladakh District showing the natives of the valleys and plateaus and their lives, including buildings of religious significance such as the Sheh Monastery and Ringdzon Lamasery. Also, views of the camp life of the expedition crew, and mammals such as Tibetan antelopes and yaks. Areas of the Himalayas Morden visited include India, Pakistan, Tibet, Kashmir, Ladakh, and Baltistan.

886 photonegatives : b&w nitrate.

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Morden, William J. (William James), 1886-1958

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Explorer and hunter; leader of several expeditions to Africa and Asia mainly to collect big game and to create film records of the fauna and people in those regions. Field Associate in the American Museum of Natural History Dept. of Mammalogy on four of his expeditions. From the description of Papers, 1922-1957. (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 18538627 From the description of Papers, 1922-1957 [microform]. (American Museum of Natural History). World...