Baer (Morley) Collection, 1698-1972

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Summary

Title:
Morley Baer Collection
Dates:
1698-1972
Creators:
Baer, Morley
Abstract:
Morley Baer (April 5, 1916 – November 9, 1995) was an internationally known photographer who specialized in architectural photographs. A contemporary of Edward Weston and Ansel Adams, he settled permanently in California in 1946. This collection contains 32 matted black and white photographs made 1968 - 1972 showing adobes and historic buildings in the Monterey area, all signed by Baer.
Extent:
1 oversized archival box (32 B&W photographs)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Morley Baer Collection, Henry Meade Williams Local History Room, Harrison Memorial Library, Carmel, CA

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains 32 matted black and white photographs made 1968 - 1972 showing adobes and historic buildings in the Monterey area, all signed by Baer.

Biographical / historical:

Morley Baer (April 5, 1916 – November 9, 1995) was an internationally known photographer who specialized in architectural photographs. A contemporary of Edward Weston and Ansel Adams, he settled permanently in California in 1946. That same year, he married Frances Manney (1923-2003). Many of his images were of the Central Coast. He served as the chairman of the Department of Photography at the San Francisco Art Institute and was the first photographer to receive the Prix de Rome from the American Academy. Morley and Francis bought a house/studio on Carmel Valley Road in 1985, where they lived the remainder of their lives.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Morley Baer.
Processing information:

Processed by Michael Martinus on 10/06/2025.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Harrison Memorial Library staff.
Date Prepared:
1698-1972
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on Oct. 6, 2025, 4:20 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research by appointment only.

Terms of access:

The Henry Meade Local History Room, Harrison Memorial Library does not hold copyright to these items. Permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder, the Morley Baer Photography Trust.

Preferred citation:

Morley Baer Collection, Henry Meade Williams Local History Room, Harrison Memorial Library, Carmel, CA

Location of this collection:
P.O. Box 800
Mission St & 6th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921, US
Contact:
(831) 624-1615
hml.localhist@gmail.com
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