Guide to the George B. Holsinger photograph collection, 1860s-1900s
George B. Holsinger photograph 1860s-1900s C0186
Published by George Mason University Libraries
Contact Information:
Fenwick Library (2FL)
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444
USA
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Email: speccoll@gmu.edu
URL: http://scrc.gmu.edu
Descriptive Summary |
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| Repository | George Mason University. Special Collections Research Center. |
| Creator | Holsinger, Geo. B. (George Blackburn), 1857-1908 |
| Title | George B. Holsinger photograph collection |
| Date | 1860s-1900s |
| Physical Characteristics | .25 linear ft. |
| Abstract | This collection contains forty photographs including tintypes and cartes de visite mounted on paper backings, taken by unknown photographers, depicting portraits of George B. Holsinger. This collection provides a unique look at a man aging as well as changes in photographic processes through the late 1800s. |
| Collection number | C0186 |
| Language | English |
Biographical Information
George B. Holsinger (1857-1908) was a composer and music teacher originally from Pennsylvania. From 1882 to 1898 he was director of the music department at Bridgewater College in Virginia. Over his lifetime he composed over 200 songs and his work includes "Song Praises" from 1906 and "Psalms and Hymns".
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Scope and Content
This collection contains forty photographs including tintypes and cartes de visite mounted on paper backings, taken by unknown photographers, depicting portraits of George B. Holsinger. This collection provides a unique look at a man aging as well as changes in photographic processes through the late 1800s.
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Arrangement
Organized chronologically.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There may be use restrictions on some of the fragile photographs.
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Related Material
Special Collections Research Center also holds many other photograph collections.
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Index Terms
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Document Types:
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
George B. Holsinger photograph collection, Collection #C0186, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Collection purchased from Fine Antiquarian Books in 2010.
Processing Information
Processed by Greta Kuriger in January 2011. EAD markup completed by Greta Kuriger in January 2011.
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Contents List
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