Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority photograph collection - 1926-1984

Identity elements

Reference code

HMA0021

Name and location of repository

Level of description

Collection

Title

Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority photograph collection - 1926-1984

Date(s)

  • 1926-1984 (Creation)

Extent

about 33,000 items

Name of creator

Biographical history

Name of creator

Biographical history

Name of creator

Biographical history

Content and structure elements

Scope and content

Photographs commissioned by the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority (MBVCA) to promote Miami Beach as a tourist destination. Views include Miami Beach and Dade County, scenic landscapes, people enjoying the region, etc. While the collection mainly consists of black-and-white negatives, photographic prints and color slides are also represented.

Photographers include Richard Hoit, Chris Hansen, George Hamilton and others.

System of arrangement

The collection is arranged in its original order, separated into series mainly by format and size. Photographic prints and slides are arranged alphabetically by topic. Negatives are arranged numerically by control number.

The collection is arranged in the following series:  photographic prints, negatives, slides, and log books.

Conditions of access and use elements

Conditions governing access

The collection is open for research.

Physical access

Appointments required to see negatives, to ensure access.

Visitors must wear cotton gloves when handling negatives. Gloves and a light box will be provided by the archives.

Technical access

Conditions governing reproduction

Languages of the material

  • English

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    Finding aids

    Acquisition and appraisal elements

    Custodial history

    Immediate source of acquisition

    Gift

    Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

    Accruals

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    Existence and location of originals

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    Notes element

    General note

    Accession numbers:
    1984-190
    1984-205
    1984-206
    1984-226

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    Sources used

    Archivist's note

    Finding Aid Authors: Rebecca A. Smith and archives staff.

    Archivist's note

    © Copyright 2019 HistoryMiami Archives & Research Center. All rights reserved.

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