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Snapshots of street scenes, building details and people, some identified, various sizes 5x7" and smaller

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

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

  • Creation: 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
713-348-2586