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Browne, J. Ross (John Ross) Photographs and drawings from the J. Ross Browne papers.
BANC PIC 1978.171-.174--PIClocal
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Title:
Photographs and drawings from the J. Ross Browne papersCreator/Contributor:
Browne, J. Ross (John Ross), 1821-1875, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Hoffman, May Browne.Abstract:
Collection includes portraits of J. Ross Browne and family, personal sketches and caricatures, perhaps a few illustrations
for J. Ross Browne's books, views of residences of the Browne family (Pagoda Hill, Oakland, Calif.), and sketches done by
May Browne Hoffman. 1978.171: family portraits, chiefly photographic (PIC), and print portraits of J. Ross Browne (size B)
-- 1978.172: photographic copies of drawings, prints, and holographic pages, and some original sketches, chiefly caricatures
(PIC) -- 1978.173: images of the Browne house, Pagoda Hill, in Oakland, and perhaps other homes (PIC and size AX) -- 1978.174:
original caricature sketches, illustrated program covers (for the "Pagoda Hill Glee Club"), and other sketches, chiefly or
entirely by Aunt May Browne Hoffmann (PIC). Negatives are chiefly copy negatives.
Date:
approximately 1860-1890 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caAuthors, American -- California -- Pictorial works
Authors, American
Homes
California
Pagoda Hill (Oakland, Calif. : Residence) -- Pictorial works
Browne, J. Ross (John Ross) -- 1821-1875 -- Portraits
Browne, J. Ross (John Ross) -- 1821-1875 -- Homes and haunts -- Pictorial works
Browne, J. Ross (John Ross) -- 1821-1875
Note:
Title devised by cataloger.
Photographers unknown.
Many items well captioned.
Collection includes some photographic copies and copy negatives of drawings, sketches, and photographs.
UNPROCESSED. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library via a Special
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Transferred from the J. Ross Browne papers (BANC MSS 78/163 c).
Type:
graphicIllustrations.
Pictorial works.
Portraits.
Physical Description:
photoprint
approximately 250 items in 1 box and 2 oversize folders, approximately 5 items (negatives), and 1 item (opalotype portrait)
; various sizes
Language:
English
Identifier:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/libraries/bancroft-library/unprocessed-collections-form
BANC PIC 1978.171-.174--PIClocal
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
UNPROCESSED. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Inquiries regarding these materials should be submitted to The Bancroft Library via a Special
Collections Request link.