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Series 8: Photographs

 Series

Scope and Contents

Series 8, Photographs, 1870-present - is composed of photographs and negatives of athletic teams and events as well as individual players. Many of the photographs were taken by official College photographers, although some are amateur snapshots.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865 - 2009
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1900 - 1990

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There is no restriction on access to this collection for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Extent

From the Collection: 56 Linear feet (47 records storage boxes, 3 archives boxes, 3 oversize archives boxes, 4 oversize flat boxes, 15 negative boxes, 1 wrapped package)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Material in this series is arranged into two groups: photographs and negatives. Each group is arranged by sport and then by date.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299

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