Series V: Visual Materials, 1926-1927, n.d.
Scope and Contents note
This series contains mostly photographs and prints, the bulk of which are oversize or were removed from frames. These include photos of American Institute fairs and exhibits, experiments and equipment; portraits of scientists, museum curators, and science industry personnel; photos of American Institute buildings; a group portrait of the Junior Radio Club; photos of a diagram of the 1939 World's Fair; and photos of airships and mines. The bulk of photographs are undated, probably circa 1920s-1930s. Prints are generally mounted nineteenth century newspaper sketches. Also included are photostats and carbon stencils.
This series also contains framed portraits of American Institute presidents:
A. Cressy Morrison, 1930-1932
H. Horton Sheldon, 1932-1934
Alfred Knight, 1934-1936
Robert T. Pollock, 1936-1940