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[Frame filled with clippings, pictures and a map]

Description: Photograph of a frame, filled with clippings, pictures and a map of South America. A clipping at the top reads "The University of North Texas salutes the scientific achievements of Victor Oppenheim upon his 91st birthday, October 31, 1997." A photograph on the left-hand side shows Victor Oppenheim with R. A. Weaver, Woody Leel, and Woody Geertz at the AAPG Convention in Dallas, Texas. The photograph below the South American map is possibly an image of Oppenheim conducting fieldwork. A clipping … more
Date: 192X/1997
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Victor Oppenheim waving]

Description: Photograph of Victor Oppenheim waving. He stands in front of a building and is wearing a black blazer, a green button-up shirt, and a bolo tie. On the backside, someone has written "Are you giving me a blessing here, Victor?" in blue pen ink. This photograph was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1997
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Victor Oppenheim's cabinet of artifacts]

Description: Photograph of Victor Oppenheim's cabinet filled with artifacts. There are various statuettes of different sizes and materials. The image was printed on Kodak photography paper. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Victor Oppenheim's office and artifacts]

Description: Photograph of Victor Oppenheim's office and a cabinet filled with artifacts. There are various sculptures, statuettes, and ceramics within. The image was printed on Kodak photography paper. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Victor Oppenheim's office and artifacts]

Description: Photograph of Victor Oppenheim's office with artifacts on display. Upon a table sits a globe, an American flag, and an equestrian statuette. A framed picture of an individual on a horse hangs on the wall. The left side of the image is black. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Victor Oppenheim with group of men at AAPG Convention]

Description: Photograph of (L-R) R. A. Weaver, Victor Oppenheim, Woody Leel, and Woody Geertz at the AAPG Convention in Dallas, Texas. They stand in a group in front of a display that features maps and information about oil field work. The image was printed on Fujicolor photography paper. This photograph was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: April 8, 1997
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Victor Oppenheim's cabinet of artifacts]

Description: Photograph of Victor Oppenheim's cabinet filled with artifacts. There various pieces of glassware, including bowls and bottles, in a variety of colors. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dr. Victor Oppenheim]

Description: Portrait of Dr. Victor Oppenheim, world famous geologist and author who mapped South America single-handedly. This photograph was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Woman seated in an arm chair]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman seated in an arm chair in front of a bookshelf. Beside her is a vase of purple and yellow flowers. The image was printed in April of 1959. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Major Woodward with an individual]

Description: Photograph of two men, one of whom is Major Woodward who served in the Air Service during the First World War. One man holds the hand of a golden statue, possibly of the Buddha, which sits upon a bookshelf. There is descriptive handwriting in pen on the backside of the photograph. The image was printed from Kodacolor negative film in November of 1958. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Oil drilling rig]

Description: Photograph of an oil drilling rig, specifically a land based drilling operation with a derrick and associated equipment. There are various trucks and automobiles parked around the rig. Nearby is a body of water with a coastline that is sparsely populated with trees. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dr. Victor Oppenheim]

Description: Portrait of Dr. Victor Oppenheim, world famous geologist and author who mapped South America single-handedly. This photograph was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Shelf of geological finds]

Description: Photograph of a shelf of geological finds, such as rocks, shells, etc. The shelves on either side contain statuettes and ceramics items. Numerous books line the bottom shelves. The image was printed on Kodak photography paper in July of 1963, and the words "pre Inca" are handwritten in pen on the photograph's backside. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of a sea vessel on a body of water]

Description: Postcard of a sea vessel on a body of water. A couple of men stand at the bow, and another at the stern. A rectangular sail is hoisted. A landscape is faintly visible in the distance. On the postcard's backside, the company name "Agfa", a manufacturer of photography products, is printed vertically at the center in small print. This postcard was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his travels as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard cutout of petroglyphs in Táchira]

Description: Postcard cutout of petroglyphs, ancient rock carvings created by removing a rock surface through various methods, in Táchira, Venezuela. An individual stands upon the carvings, taking the photograph from above; only their shoes and lower legs are visible. There is an AZO stamp box printed on the postcard's backside, and to the left of the box is the word "address." There is handwriting in pencil, possibly reading "ancient signs at est. Tachira." The number 13 is written below. This postcard was… more
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of a grassy and mountainous landscape]

Description: Postcard of a landscape. Grass and plants populate the foreground while a mountain range spans across the landscape in the distance. On the postcard's backside, the company name "Agfa", a manufacturer of photography products, is printed vertically at the center in small print. This postcard was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his travels as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Framed vintage fishing hooks]

Description: Photograph of framed vintage fishing hooks. The frame is being measured by a ruler. This photograph was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his life as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions. The image was printed on Fujicolor photography paper.
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of a Spanish village]

Description: Postcard of a Spanish village, with a person walking the street and a burro standing by a seated individual. An additional person stands alone further down the street. A gazebo sits upon a hill in the distance. On the postcard's backside, the company name "Mimosa-Sunotyp", a manufacturer of photography products, is printed vertically at the center in small print. This postcard was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his travels as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of a cluster of tree trunks]

Description: Postcard of a cluster of tree trunks with exposed roots. A narrow dirt path runs along the forest floor through the trees. On the postcard's backside, the company name "Agfa", a manufacturer of photography products, is printed vertically at the center in small print. This postcard was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his travels as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of a mountainous landscape]

Description: Postcard of a rugged, mountainous landscape, possibly a canyon or deep valley. On the postcard's backside, the company name "Agfa", a manufacturer of photography products, is printed vertically at the center in small print. This postcard was kept by Victor Oppenheim during his travels as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tall tree against a mountainous backdrop]

Description: Photograph of a tall tree against a mountainous backdrop. The tree stands in the center of a shrub-covered field. The mountains run across the landscape in the distance, and the sky is blanketed with clouds. In the foreground of the image, a wooden fence runs along the field, and includes a wooden structure with a slanted roof. The backside of a traffic sign is visible behind the wooden structure, on the image's right-hand side. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his travels a… more
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mountain range]

Description: Photograph of a mountain range. The mountains run across the landscape in the distance, and the sky is blanketed with clouds. There is a roadway in the foreground of the image's right side, and the road's left side is lined with small posts, possibly made of wood or stone. The roadside is densely lined with shrubbery. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during his travels as a geologist and explorer in the south and South American regions.
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[American Airlines aircraft]

Description: Photograph of an American Airlines aircraft. The aircraft has two propellers attached to its wing, and the American Airlines company name and logo are printed on the fuselage. The words "Flagship New York" are printed along the forward left side of aircraft's body. Passengers climb a staircase to board the aircraft towards the aft, and a truck sits behind the opposite side of the aircraft. A man looks on towards the aircraft from an observation area, which is enclosed by a barrier wall with a l… more
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Sun peeking through between the clouds and mountains]

Description: Photograph of the sun peeking through between a cloud and a mountaintop. A roadway is barely visible in the foreground of the image, and to the right, is lined with small posts or delineators. Both sides of the road are densely lined with trees and shrubbery. A mountain range runs across the landscape in the distance. The sky is dense with dark clouds to the right. At the center, the sun peeks through below a cloud and above a mountaintop. This photograph was taken by Victor Oppenheim during hi… more
Date: 192X/1996
Creator: Oppenheim, Victor
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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