EMORY UNIVERSITY.
Emory University photograph collection,
1860-2003
Emory University photograph collection, 1860-2003
Emory University
Emory University Archives
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6887
rose.library@emory.edu
Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/cr2td
Table of Contents
Description of Series
- Series 1: Campuses and buildings, 1903-1996
- Series 2: Events, 1907-2003 and undated
- Series 3: People and organizations, 1860-1990 and undated
- Series 4: Schools, academic departments, and centers 1903-1997 and undated
- Series 5: Photographs of artifacts and objects 1915-1985 and undated
- Series 6: Negatives
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Emory University. |
|---|---|
| Title: | Emory University photograph collection, 1860-2003 |
| Call Number: | Series No. 111 |
| Extent: | 31 linear ft. (63 boxes), 122 oversize paper folders (OP), and 35 extra oversize paper folders (XOP) |
| Abstract: | The collection consists of photographs of subjects related to Emory University including Emory University, Emory College, and Emory Junior College at Valdosta campuses, buildings, students, activities and events, administrators, trustees, faculty, and alumni. |
| Language: | Materials entirely in English. |
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted access.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Related Materials in This Repository
Office of Alumni Publications photographs (Series 179)
Source
Artificial collection: Collection was compiled from various sources by Emory University Archives staff.
Citation
[after identification of item(s)], Emory University photograph collection, Emory University Archives, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.
Processing
Processed by Emory University Archives staff.
Collection Description
Administrative History
Emory College was chartered to the Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1836, and the original campus was erected in Oxford, Ga. The College was rechartered as Emory University and relocated to Atlanta, Ga., in 1914. Emory Junior College at Valdosta opened to students in 1928 and was closed in 1954.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of photographs of subjects related to Emory University including Emory University, Emory College, Oxford College, and Emory Junior College at Valdosta campuses, buildings, students, activities and events, administrators, trustees, faculty, and alumni. There are also photographs of events and occurrences including commencement, convocation, Dooley's week, pushball games, student protests, and dances, as well as photographs of student groups including fraternities and sororities, honor societies, military R.O.T.C., athletic teams, the Glee Club, and other performing arts and musical groups.
Arrangement Note
Organized into six series: (1) Campuses and buildings, (2) Events (3) People and organizations, (4) Schools, academic departments, and centers, (5) Photographs of artifacts and objects, and (6) Photographic negatives.
Selected Search Terms
Corporate Names
- Emory College--Administration--Photographs.
- Emory College--Alumni--Photographs.
- Emory College--Faculty--Photographs.
- Emory College--Photographs.
- Emory College--Students--Photographs.
- Emory Junior College at Valdosta--Photographs.
- Emory University--Administration--Photographs.
- Emory University--Alumni--Photographs.
- Emory University--Faculty--Photographs.
- Emory University--Photographs.
- Emory University--Students--Photographs.
Topical Terms
- Academic rites and ceremonies--Photographs.
- College administrators--Georgia--Photographs.
- College sports--Georgia--Photographs.
- College students--Georgia--Photographs.
- College students--Georgia--Societies, etc.--Photographs.
- College teachers--Georgia--Photographs.
- Universities and colleges--Georgia--Photographs.
Geographic Names
Form/Genre Terms
Description of Series
- Series 1: Campuses and buildings, 1903-1996
- Series 2: Events, 1907-2003 and undated
- Series 3: People and organizations, 1860-1990 and undated
- Subseries 3.1: Individuals, circa 1880s-1990s
- Subseries 3.2: Administrators and faculty groups, 1860-1990 and undated
- Subseries 3.3: Alumni groups, 1923-2000 and undated
- Subseries 3.4: Athletics, circa 1900s-1990s
- Subseries 3.5: Class groups, 1860-1965 and undated
- Subseries 3.6: Student organizations, groups, and candid photographs, 1890s-1989 and undated
- Series 4: Schools, academic departments, and centers 1903-1997 and undated
- Series 5: Photographs of artifacts and objects 1915-1985 and undated
- Series 6: Negatives
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