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Columbus Public Library Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC 332

Scope and Contents

This collection of photographs of the Columbus, Georgia area covers a wide range of topics and dates, from late the 1800s to more modern times. All are black and white, mostly 8 x 10 in size. The pictures are arranged by topic and the folders are in alphabetical order by subject. The last folder (Number 32) contains an inventory/index of the photographs, some with detailed identification and others with very little.

1880-1970s 1 box (.3 l.f.)

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1880 - 1970

Extent

.33 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

See also: CSU Historical Photograph Collection

Custodial History

This collection was donated to the CSU Archives in the fall of 2013 when the Columbus Public Library closed its archival collection. Many of the photos are labeled on the back "from the files of Betty Lawrence Taylor".

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States