Edward Stanton Photographs
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Title: Edward Stanton Photographs
Dates: 1959-1990
Collection Number: SFP 55
Creator/Collector:
Stanton, Edward Harry , 1914-2006
Extent: 3 pamphlet boxes, 2 shoe boxes
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Repository:
San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco History Center
San Francisco, California 94102
Abstract: Collection of approximately 17,000 frames of black and white negatives, 2,000 color photographic prints and 340 color slides
by Edward Stanton of San Francisco, California between 1959 and late 1980s. The photographs document the everyday of San Francisco
including significant landmarks. Stanton documented street scenes; buildings; protests, demonstrations and parades; graffiti,
signs and murals.
Language of Material: English
The collection is currently unprocessed but available for research. Please contact the Photo Curator. The collection is available
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[Identification of item]. Edward Stanton Photographs. Collection Number: SFP 55. San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco
History Center
Gift from photographer's nephew, Tom Stanton (2017-77)
Biography/Administrative History
Edward Harry “Stanton” Stankiewicz was born to Anna Tuchewicz and Theodore Stankiewicz on September 7, 1914 in Detroit Michigan.
During the late Depression years, inspired by documentarians, he taught himself photography. Before and after World War II,
Stankiewicz worked for Chrysler. During World War II, he was injured in the African campaign and earned a Purple Heart in
Africa. On January 30, 1948, he married Ashene Yaghjian in Detroit, Michigan. Edward Stankiewicz changed his surname to Stanton
in 1948. Stanton and his wife moved to San Francisco, California in the late 1950s and were residents of the Richmond District
and then Sunset District. Stanton worked for the State of California and devoted his evenings and weekends to his photography,
as well as sculpture and tapestry work. Stanton had photo shows in local galleries in the 1980s. Edward Harry “Stanton” Stankiewicz
died on June 25, 2006 in San Francisco, California.
Scope and Content of Collection
Collection of approximately 17,000 frames of black and white negatives, 2,000 color photographic prints and 340 color slides
by Edward Stanton of San Francisco, California between 1959 and late 1980s. The photographs document the everyday of San Francisco
including significant landmarks. Stanton documented street scenes; buildings; protests, demonstrations and parades; graffiti,
signs and murals. Some photographs were displayed in local galleries, but the photographer primarily shot for his own enjoyment
during his walks around San Francisco. Collection includes 120mm and 35mm negatives.
Architecture -- California -- San Francisco
Protest movements -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area
Mural painting and decoration, American -- California -- San Francisco -- 20th century
Stanton, Edward Harry , 1914-2006
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Neighborhoods-California-San Francisco.
Transparencies
Photographic prints -- 20th century -- San Francisco
Slides -- Color -- 1960-1970 -- San Francisco