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Al Severson photographic collection, 1924-1928, Date acquired: 11/10/2003

 

Summary

Creator:
Severson, Alvin H. (1898-1981)
Abstract:
A collection of photographs from Al Severson of Burgert Brothers, a commercial photography studio.
Extent:
1.67 Linear Feet
4 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Al Severson Photographic Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of more than 400 black and white photographs taken by Al Severson.  Many are assignment photos that were taken in Tampa for Burgert Brothers; others feature Severson's fiance Vivian Spring and actress Colleen Moore, as well as sports figures and athletes. Initially comprising of six albums and scrapbooks, the albums and scrapbooks have been unbound and discarded due to preservation concerns.

Biographical / historical:

Alvin H. "Al" Severson (1898 - 1981) was a photographer for Burgert Brothers, a commercial photography studio that worked primarily in the Tampa Bay area.  In the 1940s, Severson became part owner of Burgert Brothers after Al Burgert retired and sold the business to his nephew, Thel Burgert, and Severson.  In the 1950s, Severson became the sole owner of the company upon Thel Burgert's departure.  The studio continued to operate as Burgert Brothers until Severson's retirement in 1963.

Acquisition information:

Charles G. Mullen, Jr. and Leland Hawes

Donation

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type:

1. Photographs

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Terms of access:

None.  The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright.  Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/for more information.

Preferred citation:

Al Severson Photographic Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Location of this collection:
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122
Tampa
FL
33620-5400
USA