Collection of dry plates

Collection — Box: 1, Carton: 1-16

Collection number: MSS-027

Scope and Contents

Sixteen exposed photographic dry plates and the original box in which the dry plates were sold. Prints of 14 of the 16 photographs have been made and are displayed in the Heritage Room. Digital copies of all of the photographs are available.

Dates

ca. 1920

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

The dry plates are fragile and are not available for public use. Prints of 14 of the 16 photographs are on display in the Heritage Room. Digital copies of all of the photographs are also available. Please ask Heritage Room staff for assistance.

Biographical / Historical

The photographs feature African American individuals and families of African Americans near their homes. The subjects seem to have been posed by the photographer. Several are dressed in what appears to be their formal clothing. The identities of the subjects of the photographs are unknown. The graves of Crawford W. Long and his wife are located at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens.

Extent

.63 Linear Feet (One box measuring 10.5 by 7.5 by 5.5)

Additional Description

Overview

Sixteen exposed dry plates featuring pictures of African American families and individuals, the tombstone of Crawford W. Long, and three persons in front of a dam and mill pond.