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Series II. Photographic Material, circa 1901-1954

2 folders
Collection Creator:
Morey, Charles Rufus, 1877-1955
Dates:
circa 1901-1954
Extent:
2 folders, 1.4 linear feet, and in 5 containers.
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Contains miscellaneous photographic material including negatives and prints, some mounted, most reproduced from publications or assemblages of original shots, most unlabeled but encompassing trips to the Middle East, Syria, Turkey, Jordan and objects in European museum collections.

Access Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
Credit this material:

Series II. Photographic Material; Charles Rufus Morey Papers, C0511, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
This is stored in multiple locations. ReCAP (rcpxm): Boxes 2; 6; 15; 17 Firestone Library (mss): Box 19
Special Requirements for Access:

The glass-plate negatives are fragile and require special handling in the reading room.

System Identifier:
/repositories/5/archival_objects/887073

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Description:

The collection consists of professional papers, catalogues, notes, card files, photographs, and other printed matter of American art historian Charles Rufus Morey.

Arrangement

Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.

Collection History

Archival Appraisal Information:

No items were removed during 2013 or 2022 processing.

The following nitrate photograph negatives were deaccessioned in 2019: nos. 23-34, depicting Parentino Battle piece, Diana, Perino del Vaga, 'Head of Youth,' Giulio Romano, 'Satyr and Boy,' S. Nicholas of Myra, Cain and Abel, Three Apostles, and Cornelis de Wael as well as 24 photo negatives of plates from German art historical publication, and approximately 105 photo negatives on subjects of Attic vase painting, Greek and Roman sculpture, engraved medals, architectural monuments and plans.

Access & Use

Access Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Conditions for Reproduction and Use:

Single copies may be made for research purposes. No further duplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to Special Collections Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Special Requirements for Access:

The glass-plate negatives are fragile and require special handling in the reading room.

Credit this material:

Series II. Photographic Material; Charles Rufus Morey Papers, C0511, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
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Storage Note:
This is stored in multiple locations. ReCAP (rcpxm): Boxes 2; 6; 15; 17 Firestone Library (mss): Box 19