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1930 Leyrer & Blom

A selection of photographs and drawings from the 1930 Tulane expedition to Uxmal, led by Frans Blom, then Director of the Department of Middle American Research, Tulane University. This expedition produced drawings, photographs, and casts for the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago and carried out extensive research. Except where noted, all photographs were taken by Dan Leyrer, a gifted photographer and member of the expedition staff. These images were scanned from 35mm slides I have taken of the original photographs and drawings. Reproduced with permission of the Middle American Research Institute (MARI), Tulane University. Special thanks to E. Wyllys Andrews V, Director, and Kathe Lawton, Assistant Director, for their generous help.

A commemorative scrapbook-type volume of the Tulane expedition was put together by the director, Frans Blom. All the photographs and drawings in this volume are reproduce on pages 1-4 of this section.



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Hypothetical reconstruction of the facade  of a slightly shortened form of the North Building, Nunnery Quadrangle, Uxmal, for construction at the 1933 Chicago Century of Progress Exposition. Foldout watercolor-drawing with color. Inscribed "KRAMER" at far right on base of platform.
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Detail of foldout watercolor-drawing at left.
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Detail of foldout watercolor-drawing at far left.
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"Maya Temple as erected at Century of Progress Chicago Worlds Fair 1933."
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Postcard. "Nunnery of Uxmal, Maya Temple". Painting of partial replica of North Building seen in photo at left.
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Century of Progress Press Division supplement for June 4, 1933 newspapers. Article by Frans Blom.
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Top portion of page in image above, far right.
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Middle portion of page in image above, far right.
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Bottom portion of page in image directly above.
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