Architectural Collection of Glass Plate Negatives circa 1925, 1945, 1950s

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Size
0.25 linear feet (1 Card Box)
Call number
MC 00711
Access to materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

This collection contains glass plate negatives of art and architectural subjects. The glass plate negative was an early photographic format which was in common use between the 1880s and the late 1920s. This collection dates from 1920s to 1950s.

These glass plate negatives were part of an accession (2022.0056) to the North Carolina State University, Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the University Architect Records (UA 003.026). It is unclear who created the negatives.

Biographical/historical note

These glass plate negatives were part of an accession (2022.0056) to the North Carolina State University, Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the University Architect Records (UA 003.026).

Scope/content

This collection contains glass plate negatives of art and architectural subjects. The glass plate negative was an early photographic format which was in common use between the 1880s and the late 1920s. This collection dates from 1920s to 1950s.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries’ “Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain,” the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy’s "Is It Protected by Copyright?," and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Architectural Collection of Glass Plate Negatives, MC 00711, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Transferred from North Carolina State University, Office of Finance and Administration, Office of the University Architect Records (Accession 2022.0065).

Processing information

Processed by: Shima Hosseininasab, 2022 May; Finding aid written by: Shima Hosseininasab, 2022 May

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American Savage Ornament circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
The Blue Bowl Painting, "H" circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Northampton (Mass.)
Card box 1
Broad and Wall Streets, "H" circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
Church of the Kapnikarea, "G" Architecture circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Athens (Greece)
Card box 1
Color Graph 1950s (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
Chichén-Itzá from Air 1950s (Accession 2022.0065)

In distance:from left to right: Ball Court, Elcastillo, Temple of the Warriors

Card box 1
Detail of Staircase, "G" Architecture circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
Façade (Palazzo, Pisani, Venice), "G" Architecture circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
Galerie Des Glaces, Versailles, "G" Architecture circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
Guggenheim Museum (Modern Art Gallery) 1945 (Accession 2022.0065)
Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959 (Creator); New York (N.Y.)
Card box 1
Little Metropolitan Church, "G" Architecture circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Athens (Greece)
Card box 1
Mercury Statue, SC. circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
Model of the Pantheon (as Restored by Charles Chipiez), "G" Architecture, The Metropolitan Museum of Art circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
Summer Idyll Painting, "H" circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Shirlaw, Walter (Creator)
Card box 1
Wing of Francis I, Chateau, Blois, "G" Architecture circa 1925 (Accession 2022.0065)
Card box 1
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.

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Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Architectural Collection of Glass Plate Negatives, MC 00711, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries’ “Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain,” the ALA Office for Information Technology Policy’s "Is It Protected by Copyright?," and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.

The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.