James A. Harper Photographs Collection, [Boca Raton Campus], June 6, 1964, Date acquired: 01/01/2007, bulk 1964
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- James A. Harper
- Extent:
- 1.00 Linear Feet
- There are 35 21/4"X21/4" negatives and 3 contact sheets for a total 38 items. other_unmapped
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Collection Title including series, if any; Box and item number; University Archives; Florida Atlantic University Libraries, Boca Raton, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
On June 6, 1964, James A. Harper photographed the university before it was scheduled to open in August, 1964. The photographs document the exterior of the buildings, the breezeway, the interior of the Utilities Building, and e campus. Mr. Harper, 1918-2004, was a veteran of WWII. He had a photography business and was a professional photographer in the Delray/Boca Raton area from the mid-1950s and to 1972 when he moved to Sebring, Florida.
- Acquisition information:
Ms. Elfriede Lynch transferred the photographs to the University Archives.
This collection was transferred to the University Archives by Ms. Elfriede Lynch upon her retirement in 2007.
- Custodial history:
Upon the retirement of Ms. Adelaide Snyder, Vice President for University Relations and Advancement, in 1990, her files were inherited by Ms. Elfriede Lynch, Assistant Vice President for University Relations. Included in Ms. Snyder's files were Florida Atlantic University photographs.
- Processing information:
In 2010, Leslie Siegel processed this collection.
- Arrangement:
The negatives are arranged according to the contact sheet on which they appear.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Collections are available for supervised use in the Special Collections reading room during regular hours or by appointment. Users are required to complete a registration form and to comply with regulations governing use. Research assistance may be available but please email or phone first to set up an appointment.
Photocopies or electronic copies of material in the collections may be provided within copyright limits but may not be ready immediately. In addition, selected materials are digitized and available electronically through the Digital Library.
- Terms of access:
Materials in the collections are to be used for private study, scholarship, or research in accord with the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code). FAU Libraries adhere to all conditions specified in the law when providing reproductions of copyrighted material. Any subsequent use of a reproduction in excess of " fair use," may result in the user's liability for copyright infringement.
When using electronic copies or images, please keep in mind that copyright law applies. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright permission from the rights holder when copying material in excess of fair use. Restriction in the copying of materials may be imposed if the researcher does not have written permission from the rights holder.
Should the researcher use or reproduce special collections material when submitting or publishing his or her own writing or research, the author should credit Florida Atlantic University Libraries Special Collections. If research at FAU Special Collections results in publication, we would appreciate citation information that would allow us to reference that work to future researchers. Also, If the researcher desires to reuse material for commercial use, please contact Special Collections.
- Preferred citation:
Collection Title including series, if any; Box and item number; University Archives; Florida Atlantic University Libraries, Boca Raton, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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S. E. Wimberly Library777 Glades RdBoca RatonFL33431USA
