Title and statement of responsibility area
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Underwood and Underwood Publishers fonds
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- Source of title proper: Title based on accession records and contents of albums
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Fonds
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Physical description
5 photograph albums (ca.1200 prints). -- 2 photographs : stereographic prints
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Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Underwood and Underwood was a photographic publishing firm based in New York, United States. Photographers travelled throughout the United States and Canada gathering views for commercial publication
Custodial history
Albums were possibly a portion of the holdings of Underwood-Stratton, a division of Underwood and Underwood, New York
Scope and content
Fonds consists of views of people, places and activities in Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec, ca.1915-ca.1930. Included is extensive material on Banff, Kananaskis, Lake Louise, Glacier and Victoria. Views pertain to visitors and local personalities, sports and recreation, camping, facilities and buildings, trips, events, scenic views. Many images are accompanied by captions/descriptions. Stereo cards are dated 1900
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Physical condition
Condition is fragile
Immediate source of acquisition
Acquired by purchases, 1983, 1985
Arrangement
Language of material
- Language is English
Script of material
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
Some restrictions on access to originals;Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Finding aids
Finding aids and reference tools: file description;microfilm copies of albums;selected modern reference prints
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General note
Record No. V465<br><br>
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- Underwood and Underwood Publishers (Subject)