Appalachian Region Photographs collection
Collection
Identifier: AC-123
Scope and Contents
The Appalachian Region Photographs collection contains print photographs and negatives of the Appalachian region, mostly Northwestern North Carolina, but also some parts of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. It contains photographs, slides, and negatives. Images include Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, and Watauga Counties, and unidentified images of towns, people, and museum exhibits. The Collection consists of three series: Northwestern North Carolina Photographs, General Appalachia Photographs, and Negatives, Slides, and Color Materials.
Dates
- 1905-1980, undated
Creator
- Appalachian State University. Library (Organization)
Language
The materials are in English.
Copyright Notice
The collection is protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Reproductions are made only for use as personal study or research. It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Duplication is restricted to photographers or heirs.
Extent
1.51 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Appalachian Region Photographs collection contains print photographs and negatives of the Appalachian region, mostly Northwestern North Carolina, but also some parts of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. It contains photographs, slides, and negatives. Images include Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, and Watauga Counties, and unidentified images of towns, people, and museum exhibits.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in three series: Series 1: Northwest North Carolina Counties; Series 2: General Appalachia Photographs; and Series 3: Negatives, Slides, and Color Materials.
Acquisitions Information
Materials were located in the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection stacks in June 2001.
Processing Information
Processed in 2001. This collection was opened to the public in July 2002. Finding aid revised, 2010. Revised by Cynthia Harbeson, July 2014. This collection was reprocessed as part of a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The grant funded extensive processing of the backlog within the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection between 2012 and 2014.
- Ashe County (N.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Avery County (N.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Buncombe County (N.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Watauga County (N.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Appalachian State University. Library (Organization)
- Title
- Appalachian Region Photographs collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by: Kathryn Staley; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kathryn Staley, Rachel Critzer
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Appalachian State University Special Collections Repository
Contact:
218 College Street
Boone U.S.A. - North Carolina 28608-2026 United States
8282624975
8282624975 (Fax)
witsmands@appstate.edu
218 College Street
Boone U.S.A. - North Carolina 28608-2026 United States
8282624975
8282624975 (Fax)
witsmands@appstate.edu
