Photographs, 1891-1978
The Photographs, 1891-1978 (5.2 linear feet) subseries, arranged by expedition, contains Bartlett's photographic collections from his expeditions in the United States and abroad as well as his personal photographs. These collections include photographic prints, negatives, and film. This subseries is of particular interest to researchers because it documents Bartlett's early ethno botanical research, portraying indigenous societies, archaeology, farming practices, and U-M research practices. The photographs and negatives include substantial metadata, both written on assorted prints and negatives and included in accompanying notebooks or envelopes, directly linking photographs to Bartlett's field notebooks, language materials, and collected specimens. Researchers should note the extensive Sumatra and the Far East collection, which captures Bartlett's multiple trips to the region and research into the Batak peoples of Indonesia.