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Portrait photography -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 107 Collections and/or Records:

Hambleton Theatrical photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0271
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Baltimore theater, including actor and group portraits from various shows, circa 1870-1935.

Dates: 1870-1935

Harold Williams collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1982.3
Abstract

The Harold Williams Collection consists of 11 boxes of 624 photographs, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, dating from ca 1950 to 1972. The photographs were donated to Williams from various sources for use in his newspaper column “I Remember.” Subjects include views of Baltimore, portraiture, the Baltimore Fire of 1904, C&O Canal, Lyric Theatre, Southern Hotel, J.F. Weissner & Sons Brewing Company, Lake Roland Dam, and more.

Dates: circa 1950-1972

Harris-Brent photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0096
Abstract

This collection contains portraits of the Lloyd, Tilghman, and Lurman family members, as well as group photographs at events.

Dates: 1888-1955

Harry E. Elgert photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0150
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs of Harry and Sophia Elgert family members, circa 1901-1925.

Dates: 1901-1925

Harry Sythe Cummings photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0240
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Harry Sythe Cummings, the first Black Baltimore City Councilman. Also included are portraits of his family members.

Dates: 1890-1910

Henry Keidel photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0117
Abstract

This collection contains portraits of Henry Keidel as well as group photographs of his staff at Henry Keidel and Company.

Dates: 1908-1942

Howard-Gilmor photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0095
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of the Howard family home, "Sherwood," in Riderwood, Maryland. Also included are portraits of Katherine Hand Browne Howard, first wife of Benjamin Chew Howard. The dates of the collection span 1890-1905.

Dates: 1890-1908

Hughes Studio photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-057-LIB
Abstract

The Hughes Studio photograph collection, circa 1955-1990 contains approximately 16,000 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10 film negatives, with some photoprints interfiled. Also included are two card files containing the index to collection. Subjects include portraits, buildings (exteriors and interiors), and miscellaneous subjects; predominantly Baltimore clients and subjects. This collection continues the collection of approximately 36,000 photographs dating from 1940 to 1955, also held by MCHC.

Dates: 1955-1990

Hughes Studio photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0030
Abstract Photographs by the Hughes Company consist of an extensive professional documentation of many aspects of life in Baltimore city and County, St. Mary's County and Annapolis, Maryland, including street scenes, buildings, shipping, industry, businesses, recreational and sports facilities, public buildings, residences, churches, schools, monuments, and transportation. Other topics include advertising, display windows, posters, women, African Americans, slaves, railroads, buses, automobiles,...
Dates: 1940-1956

James Lewis photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0224
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of the Lewis family of Baltimore, circa 1890-1925. Images include East Baltimore neighborhoods, portraits and group portraits, and baseball teams, as well as rural and city views.

Dates: 1890-1925