Photographic Prints
Scope and Contents
The 4,899 prints in this component approximately measure 10 inches by 8 inches (25.4 centimeters by 20.32 centimeters) and depict 780 discrete portrait settings, events, or sites. Digital surrogates for prints in this component are available in the Digital Collections.
Dates
- 1932–1964
Creator
- From the Collection: Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964
Language of Materials
Chiefly in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Box 50 is for research use only, and may not be duplicated.
Boxes 80-81: Restricted fragile material. For further information consult the appropriate curator.
Arrangement
Organized under five headings for Portraits, Stage Door Canteen (American Theatre Wing), Events, Places, and Artwork.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
The Beinecke Library is open to all Yale University students and faculty, and visiting researchers whose work requires use of its special collections. You will need to bring appropriate photo ID the first time you register. Beinecke is a non-circulating, closed stack library. Paging is done by library staff during business hours. You can request collection material online at least two business days in advance of your visit, using the request links in Archives at Yale. For more information, please see Planning Your Research Visit and consult the Reading Room Policies prior to visiting the library.