Exhibitions related to Recreation and Leisure

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Nile Notes of a Howadji- American Travelers in Egypt, 1837 - 1903

Nile Notes of a Howadji: American Travelers in Egypt, 1837 - 1903


Travel literature is an increasingly popular research tool for anthropologists, natural scientists, and social historians, as well as an informative and entertaining subject for the armchair traveler. The works displayed here focus on the American travel experience in Egypt, a popular destination for travelers from the time of Herodotus (ca. 420 B.C.).

Zoos- A Historical Perspective

Zoos: A Historical Perspective


A collection of pamphlets and guide books published by zoos over the past century has been collected by the National Zoological Park branch of the Smithsonian Libraries. This online sample of these items, which includes maps, drawings and photographs of zoos from over 30 states and 40 countries is intended to highlight the value of this resource for both zoo and cultural historians.