Map of the world with different regions given different colours. The purpose of this map is uncertain but it appears to be a plan for organizing visible storage.
Image of a museum staff member writing notes on a catalogue entry for item D4.6. The note questions the identification of a pottery item as originating from the Acoma culture and posits that the item originated from the Zuni culture.
Image of a museum staff member writing notes on a catalogue entry for item D4.6. The note questions the identification of a pottery item as originating from the Acoma culture and posits that the item originated from the Zuni culture.
Staff unpacking items in visible storage as part of the move from the museum's previous location in the library basement to the new Museum of Anthropology building.
Image of pages being turned on a Museum of Anthropology catalogue. These catalogues were placed throughout visible storage in the Museum of Anthropology for visitors to gain further information on the items on display.
Image of a page, likely from a catalogue in visible storage that was available for visitors to gain further information on the items on display. This page deals a grass and bark plaque from the South Western United States.
Image of a page, likely from a catalogue in visible storage that was available for visitors to gain further information on the items on display. This page deals with "Shekwan Ware"; a distinct type of Chinese pottery, and was written by Audrey Shane.
Information placard for display of Pueblo pottery in the Museum of Anthropology. This placard provided visitors with reference numbers to consult the catalogues placed throughout visible storage for further information on items that interested them.
Information placard for display of Pueblo pottery in the Museum of Anthropology. This placard provided visitors with reference numbers to consult the catalogues placed throughout visible storage for further information on items that interested them.
Map of North America, likely displayed in visible storage at the Museum of Anthropology, showing various geographic regions of the continent. The "Great Basin & Plateau" is highlighted.
Chinese snuff bottles on display in the Museum of Anthropology. This was likely for the Chinese Snuff Bottles exhibit held in October 1977, but could also be from an earlier exhibit.