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Southern Labor Archives Photographs collection

 Collection
Identifier: L-Photographs

Scope and Content of the Southern Labor Archives Photographs

The photograph collections include largely black-and-white and color photographs, but also include slides, negatives, and other photographic formats. The date range is approximately 1880-1990. Included are photographs of union members, leaders, and advocates performing day-to-day and union activities: work, strikes, marches, meetings, celebrations, ceremonies, contract signings, conventions, and presentations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880-1990

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Extent

10.21 Linear Feet (in 22 boxes and 5 flat case drawers)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

The Southern Labor Archives Photographs Collection is comprised of the photographic components of manuscript collections and collections that contain only photographic materials. When possible, the title of the collection links to the finding aid for the associated collection.

Acquisition Information

The collections were donated by unions, organizations, and individuals. Please see archivist for more information.

Existence and Location of Copies

Most of the photographs in this collection have been digitized and are available online at Georgia State University Library's Digital Collections.

Title
Southern Labor Archives Photographs:
Subtitle
A Guide to the Collection at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
September 14, 2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)