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Cataloging of Historical Photographs in Small to Medium-Sized Archival Operations

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Abstract

Photographs often pose very difficult cataloging problems for archives, museums, and libraries. Problems exist with diverse sizes, unidentified photographs, large collections that cannot be easily classified or arranged, and preservation of fragile or deteriorating prints or negatives. Cataloging historical photographs attracts much attention because yesterday's indifference to their value is being replaced by the realization that photographs provide a visual record of the past and present. This article presents the guidelines for cataloging and arranging historical photographs that have been developed by the Center for Archival Collections at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

How to Cite:

Levinson, M. I. & Lause, M. J., (1983) “Cataloging of Historical Photographs in Small to Medium-Sized Archival Operations”, Archival Issues 8(1), 15–26. doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/archivalissues.8185