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African and African American photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0552

Scope and Contents

This collection contains images of both African and African American individuals. The subjects photographed include military personnel, men, women, and children. Some individuals were photographed inside of a photographer's studio. The images vary in size and format and range in date from circa 1850s-1945. Each item has a description at the file level.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1850s-1945

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (one document case, 1 folder in a shared box, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchases in November 2023 and June 2024

Title
African and African American photograph collection
Status
Completed
Date
September 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
204 W. Washington St.
Lexington VA 24450 USA