Alvin Terry Photos
Overview
This collection contains framed and matted photographs taken throughout Kansas. Many of the items include titles, dates, and descriptive notes from Terry.
Dates
- Creation: 1940 - 1982
Creator
- Terry, Alvin C., 1914-1992 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Biography of Alvin C. Terry
Alvin C. Terry (1914-1992) lived in the Kansas City area. A decorated World War II veteran, Terry worked as an accountant for Farmers Insurance Group for thirty-five years. He was a self-taught photographer and photographed subjects from around the world. His favorite place to photograph, however, was on the midwest plains. His photography won awards and was published in several national publications.
Extent
8.75 Linear Feet (10 boxes, 1 oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
RH MS 1189
Physical Location
RH MS Q317
Physical Location
RH MS 1242
Physical Location
RH PH 510
Separated Materials
Alvin Terry Papers - RH MS 1333.
- Title
- Guide to the Alvin Terry Collection
- Subtitle
- Alvin Terry Photos
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by tw, 2010; revised by rh, 2011; revised by el, 2014;
- Date
- 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in English.
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/7133105850
- Preferred citation
-
Alvin Terry Photos, RH MS 1189, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository