Photographs, 1937 - 1985
Dates
- Creation: 1937 - 1985
Scope and Contents
The photographs series includes portraits of Gill as well as informal photographs of him taken at events. Photographs of various military facilities may have been compiled for research purposes or sent by institutions seeking advice.
Further photographs may be found in their related series, notably those regarding Norfolk Prison Colony and the Institute of Correctional Administration. Photographs found amongst biographical materials, as enclosures... in correspondence, and in subject files have been left in place to preserve their original context.
Creator
- From the Collection: Gill, Howard Belding (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research; portions available digitally.
Selected student materials and prisoner records are closed due to privacy restrictions, including the entirety of the Institute of Correctional Administration student materials.
Recordings on audiotape reel are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Reading Room staff know of your specific interest, and if possible, reformatting... will be scheduled.
Roughly a third of this collection suffered water damage as well as insect and vermin damage. Materials have been surface cleaned, but legibility may be affected, and inactive mold may be present. Researchers sensitive to allergens may wish to wear gloves while handling these papers.
Extent
4.5 Linear Feet (4 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Chronological.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
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