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George Bunzl Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-331

Scope and Content

This collection consists of the work of photographer George Bunzl. The photographs are largely portraits of indigenous peoples in their native dress, shown in the context of their daily activities as encountered by Mr. Bunzl on his travels throughout the world. Other photographs are village and market scenes, some architectural details (including an Inca stone masonry wall), still lifes, and a number of landscapes. Much of Mr. Bunzl's earlier work consisted of Alpine landscapes and snow scenes. His later works were taken in various countries of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and North, Central, and South America. Many of his photographs made in Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Peru are included in his book The Face of the Sun Kingdoms (1966). This book and a complete set of 35mm contact prints serve as visual finding aids to the collection and are located in Box 1 of the collection. There are notations in the book giving accession numbers for photographs included in this collection. An OXFAM photo set entitled "Home in Latin America" consisted largely of Mr. Bunzl's photographs. This collection is also known as the George Bunzl Collection. Prints are 58 x 45 cm. or smaller.

Dates

  • 1951-1976

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Copyright property of Gertrude Bunzl. No reproduction allowed without the written permission of copyright owner. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.

Extent

687 items (29 boxes) : 687 photographic prints

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of the work of photographer George Bunzl. The photographs are largely portraits of indigenous peoples in their native dress, shown in the context of their daily activities as encountered by Mr. Bunzl on his travels throughout the world.

Arrangement

Arrangement follows that of the contact prints in the George Bunzl Collection finding aid located in Box 1.

Physical Location

B2. All boxes are shelved in the Big Box location by Pictorial Number
Title
Finding Aid of the George Bunzl Photograph Collection, 1951-1976
Status
Completed
Author
Pictorial Collections Staff
Date
© 2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

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