Inventory of the Chester Gavin Photograph Collection, 1893-1895
VAC032
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Chester Gavin |
| Title: | Chester Gavin Photograph Collection |
| Dates: | 1893-1895 |
| Abstract: | Chester Gavin was a member of the class of 1940. These photographs depict individuals and groups from a much earlier time period. |
| Size: | .20 linear feet (one half-size document case) |
| Identification: | VAC032 |
Biography of Chester Gavin
Chester Gavin, Jr. graduated from Georgia Tech in 1940, with a degree in Industrial Management. He was ranked in the top ten percent of his graduating class and was a member of the honor roll.
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Description
This collection consists of one tintype and twenty-one studio portraits. The tintype is in fair condition with minimal rusting. Photographer Columbus Washington Motes took many of the studio portraits. The majority of these have deteriorated, with fading and loss of detail.
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Arrangement
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Restrictions
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.
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Subject Headings
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Please cite Chester Gavin Photograph Collection (VAC032), Archives, Library and Information Center, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Provenance
Accession #1990.0510 (old number: 90-05-10).
Processing Information
Jody Lloyd Thompson processed these papers in 2002.
Revision Information
March 2006: Finding aid converted from Encoded Archival Description Version 1.0 to Version 2002.
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Other Finding Aids
A print copy of this finding aid is available in the Georgia Tech Archives reading room.
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