David Bickersteth Magee photographs
Scope and Contents
Collection includes 15 photographs of Victorian personalities, including Charles Dickens, John Ruskin, Queen Alexandra, and some of the child friends of Charles Dodgson.
Dates
- approximately 1860-1940
Creator
- Magee, David Bickersteth, 1905-1977 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from David Bickersteth Magee photographs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical / Historical
David Bickersteth Magee (1905-1977) was a rare book dealer in San Francisco, California. He was the owner of Magee Book Shop.
Extent
1 folder (0.02 linear ft.)
Language
English
Physical Location
L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602.
Custodial History
Photographs were assembled by David Magee prior to their purchase by Brigham Young University. During processing they were separated out from related print and manuscript materials.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; David Magee; 1976.
Appraisal
Photographs (Photograph Archives).
- Alexandra, Queen, consort of Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1844-1925 -- Portraits
- Cartes-de-visite
- Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Portraits
- Photographs
- Portraits
- Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 -- Portraits
Creator
- Magee, David Bickersteth, 1905-1977 (Person)
- Title
- Register of David Bickersteth Magee photographs
- Author
- Abe Austin
- Date
- 2012 February 23
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States