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Donald H. Horton (1908-1992) Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 75/31/12

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  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The series is comprised of Donald H. Horton's photographs documenting curricular affairs, theatrical productions, student activities, and special events sponsored by the Northwestern University School of Speech. The photographs, in print format of various standard sizes, date from the summer of 1940 when Horton was a student at the School. Included among the photographs are several notable images of School of Speech faculty and of Carl Sandburg's and Edgar Bergen's visits to the Northwestern campus.

Dates

  • 1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

9.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The series is comprised of Donald H. Horton's photographs documenting curricular affairs, theatrical productions, student activities, and special events sponsored by the Northwestern University School of Speech. The photographs, in print format of various standard sizes, date from the summer of 1940 when Horton was a student at the School. Included among the photographs are several notable images of School of Speech faculty and of Carl Sandburg's and Edgar Bergen's visits to the Northwestern campus.

Arrangement Note

The photographs are grouped topically and then arranged in folders alphabetically according to topical headings or by individuals' surnames.

Method of Acquisition

Donald H. Horton donated the collection to the University Archives on August 12, 1989 (Accession #89–190).

Separated Materials

Eighty-two negatives, both nitrate and safety film, representing many of the prints in the series have been separated to the University Archives' negative collection under the heading: Horton, Donald H.

Processing Information

Kevin B. Leonard; November 29, 1989.

Title
Guide to the Donald H. Horton (1908-1992) Photographs
Author
Kevin B. Leonard
Date
05/11/1991
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635