Wilson (Donna M.) Collection of Brazilian Slides by John S. Stiles, Jr., ca. 1954-1956

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Summary

Title:
Donna M. Wilson Collection of Brazilian Slides by John S. Stiles, Jr.
Dates:
ca. 1954-1956
Creators:
Stiles, John S.
Abstract:
Collection of color photographic slides that feature the travels of John S. Stiles Jr. from circa 1954 to 1956. The focus of his work documents his tour of Brazil as an agent for the United States Department of Agriculture. The collection also includes images from his travels to Peru, the eastern United States and Canada.
Extent:
1500 slides in 1 binder.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Donna M. Wilson Collection of Brazilian Slides by John S. Stiles, Jr. (Collection 1750). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of color photographic slides that feature the travels of John S. Stiles Jr. from circa 1954 to 1956. The focus of his work documents his tour of Brazil as an agent for the United States Department of Agriculture. The collection also includes images from his travels to Peru, the eastern United States and Canada. This collection provides a unique perspective of an American's interests in Brazilian culture. Much of the imagery of Brazil present the culture, landscape and agriculture, with a particular interest in local methods, technology, flora and fauna. Several other highlights include coastal and interior traditions such as: Carnaval, ferias (markets), jangadas (wooden boats), and fazendas (plantations).

Biographical / historical:

John S. Stiles Jr. was an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture. He enjoyed photography which he incorporated into his work and travels for the government agency.

Acquisition information:
Donna Wilson, niece of John S. Stiles, Jr., donated this collection on March 1, 2007.
Processing information:

Processed by Elize Mazadiego of the Center for Primary Research and Training, with assistance from Elizabeth Sheehan, Spring 2007

Arrangement:

The collection was arranged so that the box number within the finding aid corresponds to the "file number" of the slide sheet. This collection consists of 65 slides sheets, which hold 20 images per sheet.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by UCLA Library Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé.
Date Prepared:
© 2007
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ColdFusion web application, SQLServer relational database and Notetab Pro. Date of source: 2007 Supplementary encoding and revision by Caroline Cubé.

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Donna M. Wilson Collection of Brazilian Slides by John S. Stiles, Jr. (Collection 1750). Department of Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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