Harold Q. Seitz Photographic Collection, 1948-1958

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Summary

Creators:
Seitz, Harold Quentin, 1919-1988 Harold Q. Seitz
Abstract:
Extent:
1.15 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Harold Q. Seitz Photographic Collection. Wilmington Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The Harold Q. Seitz Photographic Collection documents his personal life, family, and professional activities as a photographer in the Wilmington, California area between 1948 and 1958. The collection is arranged into two series: Series I, Personal Photographs, and Series II, Professional Photographs (1948-1958). Series I, Personal Photographs, consists of snapshots and studio portraits depicting pets, birthday parties, holidays, weddings, family gathering and outings, and other events. Series II, Professional Photographs, consists of images related to community events such as charity drives, community theater, school activities, holiday parties, and beauty pageants, as well as businesses, civic organizations, and community groups. This series also includes publicity photos and a number of images depicting newsworthy events, such as automobile accidents and crime.

Biographical / historical:

Please see finding aid with box list for biographical history.

Acquisition information:
The source and date of acquisition is unknown.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator of this collection has not been transferred to the Wilmington Historical Society. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

Harold Q. Seitz Photographic Collection. Wilmington Historical Society

Location of this collection:
309 W. Opp St.
Wilmington, CA 90744, US