Scurlock Studio Records, Series 2: Color Photographs NMAH.AC.0618.S02 David Haberstich and Vanessa Broussard-Simmons The collection was acquired with assistance from the Eugene Meyer Foundation. Elihu and Susan Rose and the Save America's Treasures program, provided funds to stabilize, organize, store, and create digital surrogates of some of the negatives. Processing and encoding funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources. 2001 Archives Center, National Museum of American History P.O. Box 37012 Suite 1100, MRC 601 Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 [email protected] http://americanhistory.si.edu/archives Table of Contents Collection Overview ........................................................................................................ 1 Administrative Information .............................................................................................. 1 Scope and Contents........................................................................................................ 2 Arrangement..................................................................................................................... 2 Biographical/Historical note.............................................................................................. 2 Names and Subjects ...................................................................................................... 3 Container Listing ............................................................................................................. 4 Subseries 2.1: Clients, 1946-1995, undated............................................................ 4 Subseries 2.2: Subjects, undated.......................................................................... 48 Subseries 2.3: Weddings, 1946-1981, undated..................................................... 56 Subseries 2.4: Hand-colored photographs, 1930-1982, undated........................... 68 Scurlock Studio Records, Series 2: Color Photographs NMAH.AC.0618.S02 Collection Overview Repository: Archives Center, National Museum of American History Title: Scurlock Studio Records, Series 2: Color Photographs Identifier: NMAH.AC.0618.S02 Date: 1930-1995, undated Extent: 115 Boxes Creator: Scurlock, Addison N., 1883-1964 Scurlock, Robert S. (Saunders), 1917-1994 Scurlock Studio (Washington, D.C.) Scurlock, George H. (Hardison), 1919-2005 Custom Craft Language: English . Summary: The Scurlock photographic studio was a fixture in the Shaw area of Washington, DC from 1911 to 1994, and encompassed two generations of photographers, Addison N. Scurlock (1883-1964) and his sons George H. (1920- 2005) and Robert S. (1916-1994). Series 2 primarily consists of color and hand-colored photographs but also includes job envelopes, order forms, correspondence, notes, and other photographic materials such as negatives. An overview to the entire Scurlock collection is available here: Scurlock Studio Records Administrative Information Forms Part Of This series forms part of the Scurlock Studio Records group. Scurlock Studio Records • Series 1: Black and White Photographs • Series 2: Color Photographs • Series 3: Framed Prints • Series 4: Black-and-White Silver Gelatin Negatives • Series 5: Color Negatives • Series 6: Color Transparencies, Slides, and Other Formats • Series 7: Black-and-White Color Separation Negatives and Matrices • Series 8: Scurlock Studio Business Records • Series 9: Custom Craft Business Records • Series 10: Capitol School of Photography • Series 11: Washington Stock • Series 12: Background Materials and Publications Page 1 of 71 Scurlock Studio Records, Series 2: Color Photographs NMAH.AC.0618.S02 Preferred Citation Scurlock Studio Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History. Smithsonian Institution Restrictions Collection is open for research. Gloves must be worn when handling unprotected photographs and negatives. Special arrangements required to view negatives due to cold storage. Using negatives requires a three hour waiting period. Contact the Archives Center at 202-633-3270. Conditions Governing Use When the Museum purchased the collection from the Estate of Robert S. Scurlock, it obtained all rights, including copyright. The earliest photographs in the collection are in the public domain because their term of copyright has expired. The Archives Center will control copyright and the use of the collection for reproduction purposes, which will be handled in accordance with its standard reproduction policy guidelines. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Biographical Note The Scurlock photographic studio was a fixture in the Shaw area of Washington, DC. from 1911 to 1994, and encompassed two generations of photographers, Addison N. Scurlock (1883-1964) and his sons George H. (1920- 2005) and Robert S. (1916-1994). More... Scope and Contents Materials are almost entirely color and hand-colored photographs, but also include job envelopes, order forms, correspondence, notes, and other photographic material types that were included in the overall order. In addition, not all photographs in this series were taken by the Scurlock Studio; there are photographs by Abdon Daoud Ackad and other studios or photographers that were sent in to make copies. The series is arranged into four subseries: Subseries 2.1: Clients, Subseries 2.2: Subjects, Subseries 2.3: Weddings, and Subseries 2.4: Hand-colored photographs. Arrangement Arranged in 4 subseries. • 2.1: Clients Color photographs • 2.2: Subjects Color photographs • 2.3: Weddings • 2.4: Hand-colored photographs Page 2 of 71 Scurlock Studio Records, Series 2: Color Photographs NMAH.AC.0618.S02 Names and Subject Terms This collection is indexed in the online catalog of the Smithsonian Institution under the following terms: Subjects: African American entertainers -- 20th century African American photographers African Americans -- History -- 20th century Commercial photography -- 20th century -- Washington (D.C) Photography -- 20th century -- Washington (D.C.) Politicians -- 20th century Portraits -- 20th century Segregation Types of Materials: Color separation negatives Dye transfer process Matrices, color separation Photographs -- 20th century Studio portraits Names: DuBois, W.E.B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963 Howard University -- 20th century Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 Geographic Names: Shaw (Washington, D.C.) Washington (D.C.) -- African Americans Washington (D.C.) -- Small business -- 20th century Page 3 of 71 Scurlock Studio Records, Series 2: Color Photographs NMAH.AC.0618.S02 Container Listing Subseries 2.1: Clients , 1946-1995, undated Materials document the orders made by clients of the Scurlock Studio and individuals who were or could be identified but may or may not have placed an order at the Studio. Most of these photographs are formal portrait sittings, but there are photographs of events, organizations, and businesses. Materials are arranged in alphabetical order. Box 1, Folder 1 Adams, Althea, undated Box 1, Folder 2 Adams, Charles (Doctor), undated Box 1, Folder 3 African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1976 April 29 Box 1, Folder 4 Agency for Volunteer Service, 1984 Box 1, Folder 5 Agnew, Spiro, undated Box 1, Folder 6 Aiken, Agatha, undated Box 1, Folder 7 Alexander (Mr. and Mrs.), undated Box 1, Folder 8 Ali, Muhammmed, undated Box 1, Folder 9 Allen (Mrs.), undated Box 1, Folder 10 Allen, Anita Ford Fergerson, undated Box 1, Folder 11 Allen, John D. (Mr.), undated Box 1, Folder 12 Allen, Kenneth and Elizabeth (Mr. and Mrs.), undated Box 69, Folder 1 Allen, Terrance (Mr.), 1977 September 22 Box 97, Folder 1 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, undated Box 1, Folder 13 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, undated Map-folder 11 Alpha Phi Alpha, Mu Lambda Chapter, undated Box 97, Folder 2 American Speech-Language-Hearing Magazine, undated Box 1, Folder 14 American Speech-Language-Hearing Magazine, undated Page 4 of 71 Scurlock Studio Records, Series 2: Color Photographs NMAH.AC.0618.S02 Box 69, Folder 2 Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, undated Box 97, Folder 3 Anderson, Marian, 1951 April 21, undated Box 69, Folder 3 Anderson, Marian, 1951 April 21, undated Box 1, Folder 15 Anderson, Monique, undated Box 69, Folder 4 Angelou, Maya, undated Box 1, Folder 16 Angelou, Maya, undated Box 69, Folder 5 Ashe. Arthur, undated Box 97, Folder 4 Atlantic Aluminum and Steel Company, undated Box 1, Folder 17 Atwater, Lee, undated Box 1, Folder 18 Bachelor-Benedict Club, Incorporated, 1985 Box 114, Folder 1 Bachelor-Benedict Club, 1966 Box 1, Folder 19 Baldrige, Malcolm (Secretary of Commerce), undated Box 1, Folder 20 Ball, John, 1968 September 3 Box 1, Folder 21 Barber, Jessie and Connie (Doctor and Mrs.), undated Box 1, Folder 22 Barbour, Jesse (Doctor), undated Box 1, Folder 23 Barrington (Doctor), and Barnes, Jackie, undated Box 97, Folder 5 Barry, Effi, undated Box 1, Folder 24 Barry, Effi, undated Box 69, Folder 6 Barry, Effi, undated Box 97, Folder 6 Barry, Marion (Mayor), undated Box 1, Folder 25 Barry, Marion (Mayor), undated Page 5 of 71 Scurlock Studio Records, Series 2: Color Photographs NMAH.AC.0618.S02 Box 111, Folder 8 Barry, Marion (Mayor), undated Box 1, Folder 26 Belcher, undated Box 69, Folder 7 Belfort, Alonzo, undated Box 1, Folder 27 Benson, Lloyd (Senator), undated Box 1, Folder 28 Benton, Rosemary S. (Mrs.), undated Box 1, Folder 29 Beverly, Joyce (Miss), 1965 April 6 Box 1, Folder 30 Bidez, Jack, 1980 November 12 Box 2, Folder