H-SC Daguerreotypes

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-000155

Staff Only

Dates

circa 1850s-1860s

Access

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use upon request.

Use of Materials

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Extent

6 Photographic Prints (6 tin-types in 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Acquisition

The J. M. P. Atkinson daguerreotype was gifted by Mrs. W. S. McNiell. It is unknown how the other daguerreotypes were acquired.

Condition Description

Daguerreotypes are in varying conditions. Actual images are in good condition, several of the cases are broken at the hinges. Paint on the outside of the cases is chipping and flaking off the cases. Strong vinegar smell lingering from being stored with deteriorating 8mm film for an unknown amount of time.

Collection Inventory

1. Shelton Chieves, 1846/7-1912, Virginia. 2. Dr. Benjamin Holt Rice, 1752-1856, Virginia. Attended H-SC from 1796-1804, younger brother of John Holt Rice who taught at H-SC from 1796-1804. 3. J. M. P. Atkinson, 1817-1883, Virginia. H-SC class of 1833-35, H-SC President 1857-1883. 4. John D. Meredith, 1833-unk., H-SC class of 1851. 5. Charles F. Goodwyn, 1830-1908, Virginia, H-SC class of 1851 6. Unknown male.