Description
This finding aid brings together information about the Huntington's collections of panoramic negatives. These 436 negatives
are located in three separate collections: the Verner Collection
of Panoramic Negatives, the Harold A. Parker Collection of Photographs and Negatives, and the "'Dick"' Whittington Studio
Collection of Photographs and Negatives. They depict Los Angeles and surrounding areas,
and group portraits, 1889-1958. The collection is an important resource for the visual history of Los Angeles, and contains
photographs by some of the better-known photographers and photographic firms of the
first part of the twentieth century.
Extent
436 negatives in 13 boxes (67.83 linear feet)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Advance arrangements for viewing the negatives must be made with the Curator of Photographs. The collection is open to qualified
researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information,
please visit the Huntington's website: www.huntington.org.