Portrait negatives, [1920-1945]

Summary

Abstract:

Collection includes 1334 film negatives of people, [1920-1945].

Extent:

2 cubic feet (in 2 boxes)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by J. Wright, Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

Collection of 849 film negatives measuring 3.5 inches x 5 inches, and 485 measuring 5 inches x 7 inches, [1920-1945]. The creator is unknown. Negatives are organized into the topics of babies, boys, children, couples, girls, men, including some in graduation caps and gowns and various World War II uniforms, and women, including some in graduation caps and gowns. There are both portraits and group images, including some wedding and anniversary photographs. There are also miscellaneous images, including pets, buildings, caskets and grave sites, and a few sets of multiple images on one negative. Also included are three small photographs of women. None of the people or locations are identified.

Acquisition Information:

Acc#3033

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical by topic.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Portrait photograph--United States--History.
Family--United States--History.
Women--United States--History.
Children--United States--History.
Girls--United States--History.
Boys--United States.
Men--United States--History.