BLAIR, HENRY W. -ALBUMEN PORTRAIT -SEN. & CONG. R-NEW HAMP., 01/01/1875-12/31/1875
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Barnes Collection is the photographic morgue file of the Barnes Company, which specialized in the production of albums reproducing the faces and giving capsule biographies of members of Congress during the latter part of the nineteenth century. The collection includes 501 imperial carte de visite photographs, principally of members of Congress from 1872 to 1876, many of the photographs being embellished by added signatures trimmed from letters or other documents.
Dates
- 01/01/1875-12/31/1875
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (501 photographs)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
02/02/05
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
BLAIR, HENRY W. -ALBUMEN PORTRAIT -SEN. & CONG. R-NEW HAMP.: Photograph
BRADY, MATHEW -PHOTOGRAPHER -WASHINGTON, D.C.: Photograph
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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