Robert Kniesche manuscript collection
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence, certificates, awards, a scrapbook, and other materials related to Robert F. Kniesche. Robert Kniesche (1906-1976) was a longtime Baltimore Sun photographer
Dates
- 1933 - 1974
Creator
- Kniesche, Robert, 1906-1976 (Person)
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.
Biographical / Historical
Robert F. Kniesche (1906-1976) was a photographer of international importance. Born in Baltimore, he dropped out of high school at Polytechnic to pursue his career. He began work as a photographer for the Sun papers in the 1920s, and stayed there until his retirement, serving many years as photographic director. He also worked briefly for the Chicago Tribune, served in the Navy during World War II, and organized the photographic department of WMAR-TV when it opened in 1947. He was a charter member of the National Press Photographers Association. Kniesche specialized in aerial and animal photography. His photographs won many awards, and were exhibited at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Peale Museum, and at universities and libraries. For more information about Robert Kniesche and to see examples of his photographs please visit Underbelly: The Photographs of Robert Kniesche.
Extent
0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kniesche, 1977.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two boxes of manuscript items. Most of the materials are associated with Robert Kniesche’s career as a photographer including awards, certificates, a scrapbook, correspondence, and other items. There are also correspondence, certificates and other items related to Kniesche’s service in the United States Navy during World War II.
Creator
- Kniesche, Robert, 1906-1976 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Robert Kniesche manuscript collection
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Damon Talbot
- Date
- 2013-08
- 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
- 2020-04-07: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org