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Julian Harris Photograph Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: VAC019

  • Staff Only

Abstract

The photographs in this collection document the studio of sculptor Julian H. Harris and the 1987 exhibit at the Georgia Tech library commemorating his work.

Dates

  • 1987

Creator

General Physical Description note

(one half-size document case)

Restrictions: Access

None.

Restrictions: Use

All photograph copyright restrictions under the laws of the United States Copyright must be obeyed. All photographs in this collection are subject to approval before publication may be permitted. Permission to publish materials from this collection must be obtained from the Head of Archives and Special Collections.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents

The Julian Harris Photograph Collection includes photographs of the 1987 Georgia Tech library exhibit showing his work and photographs of his studio taken in July 1987, approximately six months after his death. The bulk of the photographs depict his studio. This collection contains silver gelatin prints in good condition.

Biography of Julian Harris

Julian Harris (1906-1987) graduated from Georgia Tech in 1928 with a B.S. in architecture and soon became a noted free-lance sculptor, contributing many sculptures to the Atlanta area. Some of his work for the Georgia Tech campus includes ten busts of famous engineers and scientists, the bronze gate of the Naval Armory, and the stained glass window in Brittain Dining Hall. Harris taught part time in the College of Architecture for 34 years.

Other Finding Aids

A print copy of this finding aid is available in the Georgia Tech Archives reading room.

Provenance

Accession #1990.0504 (old number: 90-05-04).

General Physical Description note

(one half-size document case)

Processing Information

Laura Masce processed these papers in 2003.

Title
Inventory of the Julian Harris Photograph Collection, 1987
Subtitle
VAC019
Status
Completed
Author
Laura Masce
Date
Copyright 2003
Description rules
Finding Aid Updated Using Rlg Best Practice Guidelines For Encoded Archival Description
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Library, Georgia Institute of Technology Repository

Contact:
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