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Glass Plate Negatives Collection

 Fonds
Identifier: GPN

Scope and Content

Glass plate negative collection regarding 19th century life at the University of Notre Dame. Also included in subject matter are scientific images and some images probably taken for the 1893 Columbian Exposition.

Due to the fragility of the negatives, their use is restricted to the contact prints made in GGPP.

Dates

  • Creation: 1870s-1900s.

Language of Materials

English.

Background

Photographers at the University of Notre Dame created these photographs. The scientific images may have come through academic departments; others may have been from photography classes or administrative departments.

Extent

5 linear feet.

Title
Glass Plate Negatives Collection
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2015
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

Contact:
607 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame Indiana 46556 United States
(574) 631-6448