Cortland F. Luce, Jr. Photographs
Scope and Contents of the Records
This collection of photographs is comprised of images of geographical locations, events, and people in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Included are images of office buildings, government buildings, shopping centers, sports facilities, airports, monuments, churches and homes in downtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Roswell, Marietta, Alpharetta, and Stone Mountain. The collection also includes photographs of events and activities such as the Southeastern Fair at Lakewood Park, and other arts and cultural festivals. The remaining photographs contain images of mostly anonymous citizens going about their jobs, including police officers, barbers, delivery drivers, and service station attendants.
Dates
- circa 1948-1988, undated
Creator
- Luce, Cortlandt F. (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U.S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.
Administrative History
Cortlandt F. Luce, Jr. (1907-1992) was a professional photographer and supervising agent for Aetna Insurance Agency in Atlanta, Georgia. He and his wife Celia lived in Atlanta from 1948-1992. The couple had two children, Ned, and Carolyn. Additional biographical information about Cortlandt F. Luce, Jr. has not been determined.
Extent
467 image(s)
Language
English
Arrangement of the Papers
This collection is arranged in three series: (1) Geographic Locations; (2) Events and Activities; and (3) Dixie Camera Club. Control numbers are out of order in order to maintain alphabetical order.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Some of the images in this collection are located in cold storage (CS) as indicated in the descriptive inventory. Patrons must allow 24 hours after retrieval of cold storage item(s) before viewing material.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Cortlandt F. Luce, Jr., 1988 (1988.244, 1988.356)
Processing Information
This collection was processed in 2007.
- Title
- Cortland F. Luce, Jr. Photographs
- Author
- Paul Crater
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository