Photographs
Found in 1947 Collections and/or Records:
Photographs of War-Devastated Caen
The collection of photographs and postcards shows the war devastation of Caen, June-July, 1944. The devastation is shown from different elevations, and feature not only the most prominent buildings but also the extent of the damage beyond the central area of the city. Some of the pictures show the streets and buildings of Caen before the bombings.
Photographs of young dark-haired woman in a dramatic pose, c 1910-1930
Photographs of young dark-haired woman in a dramatic pose. Two identical copies of photograph of a young dark-haired woman in a dramatic pose, wearing a loose-fitting archaic white robe and a flower garland in her hair, b/w, 29.5 x 18 cm, both copies mounted on stiff cardboard, one copy marked ‘Mrs Patuffa Hood ?’ on reverse.
Photographs: office blocks, 1950s
6 black and white photographic prints (20cm x 25cm) showing office blocks. 3 show an office block at 20 Albert Embankment, London, under construction; 2 show different architectural models of office blocks; 1 shows some flatted housing. These were part of the London County Council Architect's Department Collection.
Photographs, regulation pamphlet, and examination paper relating to Masson Hall
Photographs related to Bryn Mawr, 1912-1913
File contains one photo album full of photos of exterior buildings of the Bryn Mawr campus, and a postcard sent to Marjorie Rackstraw at Birmingham University from Esther Davis and Clara B.
Photographs relating to Willesden Borough Council, 1935-1938
Photographs: the south prospect of London, 1666, 1950s
1 black and white photographic print (21cm x 25cm) showing part of an historical drawing, from the Crace Collection, entitled "the South prospect of London as it appeared after that dreadfull (sic) fire in 1666". This print may be in negative and was part of the London County Council Architect's Department Collection.
Photos related to Birmingham University, 1908-1915
Three photos in this file depict the "Ladies Hostel" at Birmingham University. The fourth photo shows 14 women seated on the steps of the building, and the note on the back of the photo reads "Birmingham? M. Fry in centre. ? Taken by M. Rackstraw?"
Photos related to relief work, 1920-1945
Pitcairn, Thomas, c 1843-1847
Portrait of Thomas Pitcairn. Caption: "Thomas Pitcairn, D.D. 1800-1854. (Bonnyrigg)".