Gordon Ward Gahan photographs and papers, 1960-1984.

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Gordon Ward Gahan photographs and papers, 1960-1984.

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The papers consist chiefly of 35mm color slide photographs taken on assignment for the National Geographic Society. The photos were intended for possible publication in the National Geographic Magazine and/or in books and other publications produced by the National Geographic Society. Assignment locations included Brazil, British Honduras, France, French Polynesia, Guatemala, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Hebrides, New Zealand, United States, West Germany, and elsewhere. Other materials include motion pictures, sound recordings, newspaper clippings, publications, manuscripts, and realia.

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Harvard University, Fine Arts Library

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Harvard University, Fine Arts Library

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