Original photographs, circa 1912-1934

Access Restrictions:

Due to the vulnerability of the original photographs, the modern copy prints or the digital collection images are the preferred format for access.

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Extent:
.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Scope and content:

Series consists of one box of 118 original photographic prints, many of them photographic poscards with the rest mounted on cardstock. Most have been are stamped or have been otherwise identified as produced by Michael Francis Blake's photography studio in Charleston, South Carolina. Dates are approximate unless marked on the photograph. In some cases, the studio address reveals the time period. All measurements are in inches.

Copy prints are available in box 2 and are the preferred format for access to avoid overuse of the originals.

Additionally, the original prints have been digitized and are available on the Duke Libraries Digital Collections website.

Physical facet:
118 prints

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Collection restrictions:

Original film negatives are closed to use.

Due to the fragility of the original photographs, reference prints or the online digital images are the preferred use format.

Use & permissions:

Materials in this collection are in the public domain.

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