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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : correspondence N-Z

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The folder of correspondence (N-Z) documents the work of Waldo Schmitt during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955. Subject matter covers the film made of the expedition; preparations for travel; motion picture film list of locations and subject matter in film with dates; references to film taken; dealing with government officials; and expedition itinerary. Includes correspondents

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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : diary, March 26 - June 17, 1955

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The diary documents Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955. Entries cover March 26 - June 17, 1955. Includes information about travel through Europe on way to Africa. Entries are dated. Subject matter includes travel information, personal observations, interactions with acquaintances and colleagues during travel, descriptions of terrain and vegetation alo

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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : expense account and receipts

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The receipts and notes document the work of Waldo Schmitt during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955. Includes an hand written, chronological, itemized expense report with dates and destinations, including details about meals (and with whom he ate), specimens shipped, and modes of travel. Locations include Sudan, Uganda, and Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : itineraries

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The itineraries, their revisions, and correspondence document the work of Waldo Schmitt during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955. The letter provides an overview of the expedition, including a description of staff members, their specialities, length of trip, prime objectives, and a list of questions about supplies and types of personnel needed. Locations include Sudan, Uganda,

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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : list of and notes on soil samples collected

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The list of soil samples document collecting done during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955, led by Waldo Schmitt. Specimen locations include lakes, antelope fields, agricultural fields, forests, roadsides, shorelines, and national parks. Locations include the vicinity of Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo (Kagera Park [Parc National de l' Akagera], Lake Kivu [Kivu Lac], Lak

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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : miscellaneous notes (2 of 4)

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Includes assorted notes about collecting various types of specimens and requests of Smithsonian departments during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955, led by Waldo Schmitt. Includes notes about observations and information about local inhabitants, notes about fish and wildlife observed, list of research stations visited, itinerary version with notes after locations visited, and

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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : photograph album

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The photograph album contains images documenting Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955. Images are captioned, and include location and date information. Subject matter includes images of the Princess Astrid Institute of Tropical Medicine including facilities and staff at work; Leopoldville [Kinshasa] from various vantage points; gatherings with American

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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : report on invertebrate collections

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The report describes the extent of invertebrates specimens collected by Waldo Schmitt during the Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955. Includes references to location found, new species discovered, quantities, and including flatworms, crabs, and shrimp. Locations in the Democratic Republic of Congo includes the vicinity of Leopoldville [Kinshasa] and Stanleyville [Kisangani].

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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956 : correspondence

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The correspondence documents Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956. Subject matter includes references to soil samples (also from Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955), transportation arrangements, background information about possible expedition participants, expenses, Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition film, official correspondence, p

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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956 : data on film shot

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The notebook of data on film shot documents Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956. The lists are entered by roll number, with location (island name) and description included. Descriptions include individuals, pertinent structures, and activities. Locations include but are not limited to the islands of Trinidad, Grenada, Carriacou, Isla Redonda, Mustique, Sai

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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956 : diary, March 2 - April 18, 1956

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The diary documents Waldo Schmitt's work during the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956. Diary covers March 2 - April 18, 1956. Entries are dated and journal style; intermittent entries listing dates, time of day, and activities, including anchoring, collecting, and destinations, in blue pen. Subject matter includes descriptions of modes of transportation, accommodations, weather, collec

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Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956 : equipment lists, packing lists, and material re collecting outfits

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Equipment lists, packing lists, and material re collecting outfits document work completed during the Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956. These include lists of supplies for A.C. Smith for botany, Waldo Schmitt for marine invertebrates, and correspondence drafts referring to filming of the expedition. Some lists are broken down by type of supplies, i.e. medical, collecting gear, preserv

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Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : correspondence N-Z

Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : diary, March 26 - June 17, 1955

Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : expense account and receipts

Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : itineraries

Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : list of and notes on soil samples collected

Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : miscellaneous notes (2 of 4)

Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : photograph album

Smithsonian-Bredin Belgian Congo Expedition, 1955 : report on invertebrate collections

Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956 : correspondence

Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956 : data on film shot

Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956 : diary, March 2 - April 18, 1956

Smithsonian-Bredin Caribbean Expedition, 1956 : equipment lists, packing lists, and material re collecting outfits