Waldron Newman collection

Collection

Identifier: GLMS-0069

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

This collection is composed of color photographic slides of Great Lakes vessels and two scrapbooks (1933-1963) documenting Newman's experiences as a ham radio operator. Negatives in this collection date from 1962 to 1984. All images, 2.75” and 35mm, were taken by Waldron Newman.

Dates

Creation: 1933-1984

Extent

1.1 Cubic Feet (3 flat boxes, 1 slide box)

Creator

Newman, Waldron (J. W. W.) (Person)

Scope and Contents

The main part of the collection is composed of 731 color photographic slides of Great Lakes vessels dating from 1962 to 1984. All images, 2.75” and 35mm, were taken by Waldron Newman. Slides are separated into two boxes based on size, with each box being arranged alphabetically. An item-level inventory of the slides is linked to this finding aid in the External Documents section.

The collection also contains two scrapbooks compiled by Newman. He was a ham radio operator and correspondended with radio station peronnel regarding programs he could receive during their broadcasts. The first scrapbook (1933-1963) contains correspondence, photographs, and radio station promotional literature from Hawaii, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas. Stations in Canada, Europe, Japan, and Latin America are also represtented.

The second scrapbook (1938-1958) contains material similar to that in the first one for Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Boxes 1-2 arranged alphabetically by vessel name.

Separated Materials

Printed materials, including 48 books, 8 pamphlets, and 841 periodicals were removed from the collection at the time of accession and cataloged separately.