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Object Number
2013.6.2
Display Title
J. Malcolm Forbes Photographic material
Descriptions
Object Description
J. Malcolm Forbes photographic material, including: reel of 16mm film; 2 reels of 35mm safety film; Photographs and Record of African Trip, 1923-1924, J. Malcolm Forbes Volume I, with copy of first letter from Gerrit Forbes, handwritten notes, copies of framed maps, pages with notes on photographs interleaved; African Photographs Volume II, with list of enlargements; smaller photo album with notes on photos interleaved; 6 unlabeled envelopes of b/w prints with notes written on backs; 1 envelope labeled "Photos of Africa J.M.F" includes enlargements and small prints with notes written on backs
Classification
- Photographic
Department
Photographic
Date
c. 1921-1925
Artist
J. Malcolm Forbes
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Quantity
1
Credit Line
Gift in Memory of J. Malcolm Forbes
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Holly Forbes Leon
(12/10/2012)
Donor
Donated by
Charles D. Forbes
(12/27/2012)
Donor
Donated by
John Malcolm Forbes
(1/10/2013)
Donor
Donated by
Joan Forbes Koponen
(12/2012)
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