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Photographs, 1943-2012, bulk: 1943-1945

 Series

Scope and Contents

Some photographs contain depictions of destruction, death, and trauma of World War II, such as scenes from concentration camps.

Dates

  • Creation: 1943-2012
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1943-1945

Creator

Access Note

Collection is open for research. The Photographic Report of the Iwo Jima Operation in Box 1 is closed pending conservation review.

Audiovisual and digital content is not available for playback due to format impermanence and has not been reformatted. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; if possible, reformatting will be scheduled.

Full Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (3 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Chronological.

Processing Information

Photographs were donated in two sets; each set came with an itemized index. They have been arranged chronologically within their original sets so that every photograph can be matched with its corresponding description.

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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