Series 3: Gathered sample photographs; Identified and unidentified processes, 1900-2000
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
An artificial collection of photographic image capture, processing, developing and printing format samples, assembled to aid in the study of the history and practice of photography.
Represented are photographs which demonstrate a variety of photographic structures (one-, two, and three-layer images on supporting material); photographs on assorted supports (metal, glass, plastic, paper) with various binders (albumen, gelatin) and light sensitive materials (metal salts, pigments, dyes); as well as photographs in different physical and optical formats (cased, card mounted, positives and negatives).
The collection also contains complementary material, including a selection of photographic accessories such as format and process identification aids, a darkroom guide, dry plate boxes and processing envelopes.
Represented are photographs which demonstrate a variety of photographic structures (one-, two, and three-layer images on supporting material); photographs on assorted supports (metal, glass, plastic, paper) with various binders (albumen, gelatin) and light sensitive materials (metal salts, pigments, dyes); as well as photographs in different physical and optical formats (cased, card mounted, positives and negatives).
The collection also contains complementary material, including a selection of photographic accessories such as format and process identification aids, a darkroom guide, dry plate boxes and processing envelopes.
Dates
- 1900-2000
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 112+ items (3 boxes) : photographs
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451