Scrapbook of street scenes and people, Heliopolis, Egypt
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series consists of 144 items in addition to a 36-page leather-bound album with pages filled with small black and white prints. Of these there is random labeling, e.g. “Heliopolis,” “on the Nile,” “modern Cairo” (with automobile resembling 1930’s design).
41 of the loose photographs are approximately 5”x7” and contain images of buildings, architectural details, statues, and a few people.
70 are approximately 4”x6”, also images of buildings, decorative elements, and people.
There are 4 photocards of items at the Musée de Boulaq.
From a set labeled “20 Cairo Snaps,” there are 6 labeled 2”x3”black and white photos.
Finally, there are 23 of a 25-photocard set titled Monuments Choisés de Musée de Boulaq” with Texte Explicatif dated 1881.
Dates
- 1880s and undated
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu