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Oversize photographs

Description

Individual prints of various subjects. Includes a panoramic group portrait of 26 men, all identified, with Eugene La Rue standing at center, 1915.

Type
Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date
1910s-1940s
Call number
photCL 136
Creator
La Rue, Eugene C (1879-1947)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of Mrs. E. C. La Rue, 1950-1955. Transferred from Eugene Clyde La Rue papers (mssLa Rue) in approximately mid-20th century.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
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