Object Details
- Subject
- Nelson, Wilbur A (Wilbur Armistead) 1890-1969
- University of Virginia
- National Geographic Society (U.S.)
- Summary
- Wilbur Armstrong Nelson (1890-1969) was a professor of geology at the University of Virginia and that state's official geologist. This photograph was distributed in connection with a University of Virginia/National Geographic Society scientific expedition that was to embark on a year-long cruise throughout the south and central Pacific Ocean island. When war broke out in Europe in September 1939, the expedition was cancelled.
- Cite as
- Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 90-105, Science Service Records, Image No. SIA2009-0493
- Repository Loc.
- Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
- Local number
- SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2009-0493]
- Restrictions & Rights
- No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Type
- Black-and-white photographs
- Smithsonian Institution Archives
- Topic
- Geology
- Record ID
- siris_arc_306355
