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Finding Aid for the Donna M. Wilson Collection of Brazilian Slides by John S. Stiles, Jr., ca. 1954-1956
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Title: Donna M. Wilson Collection of Brazilian Slides by John S. Stiles, Jr.
Date (inclusive): ca. 1954-1956
Collection number: 1750
Creator:
Stiles, John S.
Extent:
1500 slides in 1 binder.
Abstract: Collection of color photographic slides that feature the travels of John S. Stiles Jr. from circa 1954 to 1956. The focus
of his work documents his tour of Brazil as an agent for the United States Department of Agriculture. The collection also
includes images from his travels to Peru, the eastern United States and Canada.
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department
of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
John S. Stiles Jr. was an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture. He enjoyed photography which he incorporated
into his work and travels for the government agency.
Collection consists of color photographic slides that feature the travels of John S. Stiles Jr. from circa 1954 to 1956. The
focus of his work documents his tour of Brazil as an agent for the United States Department of Agriculture. The collection
also includes images from his travels to Peru, the eastern United States and Canada. This collection provides a unique perspective
of an American's interests in Brazilian culture. Much of the imagery of Brazil present the culture, landscape and agriculture,
with a particular interest in local methods, technology, flora and fauna. Several other highlights include coastal and interior
traditions such as: Carnaval, ferias (markets), jangadas (wooden boats), and fazendas (plantations).
The collection was arranged so that the box number within the finding aid corresponds to the "file number" of the slide sheet.
This collection consists of 65 slides sheets, which hold 20 images per sheet.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Stiles, John S. --Archives.
Brazil --Description and travel --Photographs.