Register of the Hoover Institution Archives photograph card catalog, 1800-1992

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Summary

Abstract:

The guide describes photographs separated from the paper materials of collections of personal or organizational papers organized by the archives until the practice of separating photographs from paper materials stopped in the early 2000s. This guide is being kept online for reference. All requesting of materials should be performed via the links provided in this guide.

Extent:

Photographs (100.0 Linear Feet)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Please refer to the collection titles found in the individual finding aids as they are more accurate. Use the following format

[Identification of item], Collection Title, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The guide, arranged alphabetically by collection title, describes photographs separated from the paper materials of collections of personal or organizational papers organized by the archives until the practice of separating photographs from paper materials stopped in the early 2000s. Paper materials for the collections may be described in a separate document under the same title.

In order to view materials in the archives, please follow the links beneath each collection's title to navigate to the individual finding aids and request items. Photographs will most often be requested as envelopes; some may be in album boxes or oversize envelopes or folders.

Acquisition information:

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives.

Physical location:

Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:: To request materials, please follow the links to the individual finding aids found in this register of our photographic materials. This is not meant to be a comphrehensive guide of the photographs held in our archives, but a historical snapshot of our separation practices up until in early 1990s.
Terms of access:: For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.