Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Stype, C.M. (Charles Maurice), 1871-1946 and Stype, Bertha R., 1877-1950
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of a scrapbook containing 224 photographs and other items from Charles Maurice and Bertha R. Stype, documenting their life and travels during the early 1900s. Many of the photographs depict their life and work in the Panama Canal Zone, where Charles worked on the construction of the Panama Canal from 1905-1906. Other photographs in the collection include travels in California, Mexico, and other areas, in addition to family portraits. The scrapbooks also contain a few news clippings and invitations to various events.
- Extent:
- 1.27 linear feet (1 box)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Stype family scrapbook (MS 131). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of a scrapbook containing 224 photographs and other items from Charles Maurice and Bertha R. Stype, documenting their life and travels during the early 1900s. Many of the photographs depict their life and work in the Panama Canal Zone, where Charles worked on the construction of the Panama Canal from 1905-1906. Other photographs in the collection include travels in California, Mexico, and other areas, in addition to family portraits. The scrapbooks also contain a few news clippings and invitations to various events.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased in 2021.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is unprocessed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright Unknown: Some material in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. Stype family scrapbook (MS 131). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233