Old Florida Structure photographs, 1971-2002
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Spencer, Richard
- Abstract:
- Old Florida Structure photographs, 1971-2002 consists of approximately 120 oversized sepia and silver photographic prints of Central Florida architecture and artifacts created by Richard Spencer. This collection provides insight into Central Florida structures in the late twentieth century. Richard Spencer, a professional photographer, created these photographs of old Florida structures and artifacts. Spencer worked as a photographer in the Office of Instructional Resources at the University of Central Florida (UCF), beginning in 1971. His works have appeared in a variety of newspapers and magazines, and he has received several awards for his photography. Spencer exhibited his work with Ansel Adams at the International Gallery in Winter Park.
- Extent:
- 1.75 Linear Feet 4 flat files
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Old Florida Structure photographs, SC038, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
Old Florida Structure photographs, 1971-2002 consists of approximately 120 oversized sepia and silver photographic prints of Central Florida architecture and artifacts created by Richard Spencer. This collection provides insight into Central Florida structures in the late twentieth century.
- Biographical / historical:
Richard Spencer, a professional photographer, created these photographs of old Florida structures and artifacts. Spencer photographed historic houses and buildings in Central Florida in hopes of "capturing the unique character that each projected to me." Some photographs focus on specific architectural details or elements that drew the photographer's interest. Spencer worked as a photographer in the Office of Instructional Resources at the University of Central Florida (UCF), beginning in 1971. His works have appeared in a variety of newspapers and magazines, and he has received several awards for his photography. Spencer exhibited his work with Ansel Adams at the International Gallery in Winter Park.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Richard Spencer in 2002 (Accession no. CFM2002_06).
- Processing information:
Processed by Nadine Helm and finding aid prepared by Lindsay Mazziotto. Finding aid revised for consistency by Chloe Lanham in 2026.
- Arrangement:
The photographs are arranged alphabetically by title.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The entire collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
- Preferred citation:
Old Florida Structure photographs, SC038, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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John C. Hitt Library12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2OrlandoFL32816-8030USA
