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Eric Newman Collection of St. Louis Images and History

 Collection
Identifier: LH-wua00489

The Eric Newman Collection of St. Louis Images and History consists of photographic materials including stereo cards, cabinet cards, cartes de visite; postcards; tear sheets; advertising materials including trade cards; and objects including coins and buttons, primarily depicting St. Louis and the surrounding areas.



Books owned by Eric Newman and recieved with the archival collection are cataloged separately. Consult our online catalog listing for details.

Dates

  • Creation: 1728-1997

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies. Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University. If you wish to publish or license Special Collections materials, please contact Special Collections to inquire about copyright status at (314) 935-5495 or spec@wumail.wustl.edu. (Publish means quotation in whole or in part in seminar or term papers, theses or dissertations, journal articles, monographs, books, digital forms, photographs, images, dramatic presentations, transcriptions, or any other form prepared for a limited or general public.)

Extent

193.65 linear feet

44 boxes

Arrangement

This collection is divided into series as described below:

Series 1: Stereo Cards, St. Louis, Missouri

Series 2: Stereo Cards, Missouri and Illinois

Series 3: Stereo Cards, United States and International

Series 4: Stereo Cards, Whiting’s Miniature Museum

Series 5: Postcards, St. Louis, Missouri

Series 6: Postcards, Missouri

Series 7: Photographic Materials

Series 8: Printed Materials

Series 9: Objects

Series 10: Original Art

Series 11: Tear Sheets

Source of Acquisition

Accession number LH2018-009. Gift of Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES), February 2018.

Accession number LH2018-010. Gift of Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES), February 2018.

Accession number LH2018-011. Gift of Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES), April 2018.

Processing Information

Processed by Sarah Schnuriger, Allison Segura, Caroline Riffle, Sophie Taibl, Troy Sherman, Maya Torres Colom, 2019-2023.

Title
Eric Newman Collection of St. Louis Images and History
Status
completed
Date
December 2022
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
eng

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Local History Collecting Area

Contact:
Miranda Rectenwald
Olin Library, 1 Brookings Drive
MSC 1061-141-B
St. Louis MO 63130 US
(314) 935-5495