Harold Q. Seitz Photographic Collection

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Wilmington Historical Society
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Wilmington, California 90744
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2024


Descriptive Summary

Title: Harold Q. Seitz Photographic Collection
Dates: 1948-1958
Collection Number: HQS
Creator/Collector: Seitz, Harold Quentin, 1919-1988
Extent: 1.15 linear feet
Repository: Wilmington Historical Society
Wilmington, California 90744
Abstract: 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 consists of studio portraits, snapshots, and photojournalistic images.
Language of Material: English

Access

The collection is open for research use.

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Harold Q. Seitz Photographic Collection. Collection Number: HQS. Wilmington Historical Society

Acquisition Information

The source and date of acquisition is unknown.

Biography/Administrative History

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Scope and Content of Collection

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.

Indexing Terms

Animals
Events
Families
Western Auto Supply Company
Los Angeles County (Calif.)
Wilmington (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Photographic materials

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