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Models, 1901-1949

 Series
Accession: 2017-239Identifier: 2017-239-VI.

Dates

  • Creation: 1901-1949

Scope and Contents

The Models series consists of images Schoonover photographed of male, female, child, and animal models he used as the basis for many of his illustrations. Many of these are identified by the title of the illustration for which the subject was posing. A few of the individuals are identified by name and include Marie Stewart, Betty L. Hall, Rev. Don Large, Rev. D. Parsons, John Porter, Charles Staats, and Sgt. James P. Conner. Others are identified by subject, which include firefighters, hunters, American Indians, Mounties, and pirates. Animals represented include, among others, cows, dogs, circus elephants, horses. Finally, there are a few images of inanimate objects including furniture, ships, guns and boots.

Arrangement

The first portion of this series is listed in order of female, male, then child models for unknown artworks. The second portion of the series of models for identified book and magazine illustrations is listed alphabetically by book title then alphabetically by serial title. The final portion is arranged by subject.

Extent

From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.

Film negatives (Boxes 1-14) are located in remote storage. Please contact staff 48 hours in advance of research visit at askhagley@hagley.org

Arrangement

The first portion of this series is listed in order of female, male, then child models for unknown artworks. The second portion of the series of models for identified book and magazine illustrations is listed alphabetically by book title then alphabetically by serial title. The final portion is arranged by subject.

Related Names

Creator

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository

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