Public Works Historic Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2008-20

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection appears to date from the 1930’s – 1950 and measures 0.2 linear feet. The collection is arranged in five folders. The processor attempted to place images of like projects in sequence based on image content. Images were given unique numbers beginning with accession number, followed by decimal and numeral. EX: 2008-20.1. Duplicates of the same image were extended alphabetically. EX: 2008-20.1a.

3-ring binder containing 112 black and white print images pertaining to the City of Davenport which had been in the possession of Dee Bruemmer, Director of Public Works. Images are in good condition and were in clear “Archival Plus” sleeve protectors. Images were removed, assigned unique numbers and foldered. Some of the prints were scanned by Public Works and reprints were made for display purposes. Two of the images are enlarged reprints of originals. Very few prints were dated or identified and appeared in no particular order.

8 x 10” 40 images 5 x 7” 63 images 3.5 x 5.75” 3 images dated July 1937 6.5 x 8.5” 2 images Odd sizes 4 images

The only photography studio identified was Fromader. Several images had newspaper photographer markings on the back.

Dates

Creation: 1930s-1940s

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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