Environmental History: Researching the Environment:
Adirondack Museum Historical Photograph collection
The print version of the finding aid was compiled by Karen Cannell, New York State Archives.
© 2005
Overview
Arrangement
Biographical Note
Content Description
Administrative Information
Use of the Collection
Related Information
Access Terms
Overview of the Collection
| Repository: | Adirondack Museum |
| Sponsor: | Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. |
| Collection Number: | AM_HistoricalPhotographs |
| Creator: | |
| Title: | Adirondack Museum Historical Photograph collection |
| Dates: | 1845-
1950 (inclusive) 1880-1950 (bulk) |
| Physical Description: | More than 68,000 historical photographs |
| Summary: | The museum’s historical photograph collection includes more than 68,000 images, which document 150 years of life, work, and recreation in the Adirondack region. The photographare mostly black and white and they illustrate elements indigenous to the Adirondack Mountain region and the activitiewhich residents and visitors alike participated. |
Overview
The historical photographs collection is an assembled collection, acquired from a variety of sources, of more tha 68,000 historical photographs. They document 150 years of life, work, and recreation in the Adirondack region. The photographs, mostly black and white, illustrate the Adirondack Mountain region and document the activities in which residents and visitors alike participated. Subjects include various animals, lakes, and great camps; views of mountain railroad buildings, and iron mines; and various means of transportation. Activities depicted include hunting, fishing, camping, logging, and other outdoor activities.
Administrative Information
The custodial history of the material is unknown; the photographs were acquired through a variety of means, mos through donations and some were purchased; they currently reside in the Curatorial Department.
This collection's description was enhanced as a part of the New York State Archives Environmental HistoryVirtual Research Collection Project, 2004. The National Endowment for the Humanities provided funding for this project.
Use of the Collection
All researchers must make an appointment with a staff member to use the collection. There are fees for reproduction and permission is required for publication.
No other form exists.
