Jacobs's photographs, approximately 1860, 1930-2005
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1860, 1930-2005
Scope and Contents
Portrait and candid photographs of Jane and her husband Bob, as well as snapshots with friends and family.
Creator
- From the Collection: Jacobs, Jane, 1916-2006 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tamagawa, Hidenori (Person)
Language of Materials
This collection is mostly in English, with some materials in French and Japanese.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research. Letters of recommendation are closed due to privacy restrictions. Most audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. Recordings on Umatic videocassette are not available for playback due to format impermanence and cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; when it becomes possible we will schedule reformatting.
Extent
8.0 Linear Feet (6 containers)
Arrangement
Chronological, but with the individually described photographs listed first.
Processing Information
A substantial collection of color snapshots numbering over 250 rolls were added to Jacobs's papers after the original processing. Due to their volume, these have been described in the aggregate and listed after the item-level photo entries.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
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