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Harry S. Scott photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0297

Abstract

This collection contains photographs taken by Harry S. Scott of Baltimore City. Parks and open space in the city were Scott’s main subjects, but photographs of the Chesapeake Bay are also included.

Dates

  • 1970-1974

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

0.14 Linear Feet (Collection housed in one full Hollinger box, along with PP 295 and PP 296.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in three series based on topic: Chesapeake Bay, Churches, and Baltimore. The photographs are identified, when possible, by location and the title provided by Scott.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Harry S. Scott, November 29, 1983.

Related Materials

MS 2454, Harry S. Scott, Inc. Business Papers, 1926-1975

MS 2537, Harry S. Scott Papers, 1919-1969

MS 2615, Harry S. Scott, Inc. Journals, 1941-1957

Scope and Contents

The collection contains photographs taken by Harry S. Scott of Baltimore City. Parks and open space in the city were Scott’s main subjects, but photographs of the Chesapeake Bay are also included. A majority of the photographs are undated but appear to have been taken in the 1970’s. Some pamphlets and ephemera relating to the printing business also make up the collection.

Title
Guide to the Harry S. Scott photograph collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Lara Westwood
Date
2015-02
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-06: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750