Identity area
Reference code
Butler/Section 9 (IX)
Unique identifier
GB 275 Butler/Section 9 (IX)
Title
Prints and photographs, formerly the property of or relating to Samuel Butler
Date(s)
- 1786–2002 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
11 boxes, 5 albums, c.1700 glass negatives photograph
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Photograph albums, loose photographs and glass plate negatives produced by Samuel Butler. The collection comprises: images from Butler's travels in England and Europe; photographs of architecture and works of art; snapshots of Butler's friends; formal portraits of Butler's friends and acquaintances; prints and photographic reproductions of works by other artists; modern reprints of Butler's photographs, produced for exhibitions (1989-2002). A number of the images in the collection were or have since been used to illustrate Butler's art criticism and literary works, and works about Butler.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Photograph albums and negatives catalogued, and arranged, separately.