Creator:

Walcott, Charles D (Charles Doolittle) 1850-1927  Search this

Subject:

Burling, Marion Van Velzer  Search this

Walcott, Helen Breese 1894-1965  Search this

Walcott, Helena Stevens d. 1911  Search this

Walcott, Charles D (Charles Doolittle) 1850-1927  Search this

Walcott, Benjamin Stuart 1895-1917  Search this

Burling, L. D (Lancaster Demorest) 1882-  Search this

Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary  Search this

Geological Survey of Canada  Search this

Type:

Black-and-white photographs

Place:

Burgess Shale (B.C.)

Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.)

Date:

1910

Notes:

Also known as: [SPI_5809]

Summary:

Collecting trips for Charles Doolittle Walcott (1850-1927), paleontologist and fourth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, were often a family affair. This 1910 photograph shows their campsite in the Canadian Rockies. Shown are (left to right) Mrs. Burling, Dr. Lancaster Burling, son Benjamin Stuart Walcott (1895-1917), guide Otto, wife Helena Stevens Walcott (d. 1911), and daughter Helen Breese Walcott (1894-1965), peering from behind Helena Walcott.

Cite as:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7004, Image No. SIA2008-1903

Repository Loc.:

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Topic:

Paleontology  Search this

Geology  Search this

Local number:

SIA RU007004 [SIA2008-1903]

Restrictions & Rights:

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Institution Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_arc_308463