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Collection

History of Oceanography and Marine Science

Extent

267 digital objects.

Description

Scans of color slides taken by Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine technician Jan B. Lawson on research expeditions in the 1960s. Images include snapshots from the Swan Song Expedition in 1961; Lusiad Expedition in 1963; Papagayo Expedition in 1965; and the Zetes Expedition in 1966. Scenes include travel sights and activities, views from lodging and the research vessel Argo, coastlines, and crew members at work.

Creation Date

• 1961-1966

Creator

• Lawson, Jan B., 1931-

Vessel

• Argo (Research vessel)

Location Of Originals

From the Jan B. Lawson Slides. SMC 98. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Cruises

• International Indian Ocean Expedition (1960-1965)
• Lusiad Expedition (1962-1963)
• Papagayo Expedition (1965)
• Swan Song Expedition (1961)
• Zetes Expedition (1966)

Corporate Name

• Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Topic

• Scientific expeditions

Format

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• image

Language

• No linguistic content; Not applicable

Related Resource

Online finding aid

• Jan B. Lawson Slides