Guide to the Harold T. Rib aerial photograph collection, 1930-1980 Harold T. Rib aerial photograph C0236

Guide to the Harold T. Rib aerial photograph collection, 1930-1980

Harold T. Rib aerial photograph
C0236


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February 27, 2014

Finding aid prepared by Kerry Mitchell

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Collection Number
C0236
Title
Harold T. Rib aerial photograph collection 1936-1979
URL:
http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/saunders.html
Physical Characteristics
12.5 linear feet (31 boxes)
Creator
Rib, Harold T.
Language
English
Abstract
31 boxes of aerial black and white photographs taken between the 1930s - 1979 of areas around the world, including the United States, Canada, Algeria, and Japan. Includes unprocessed oversize aerial photos.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Harold T. Rib aerial photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions.

Custodial History

This collection was originally created by Harold T. Rib, who donated it to the George Mason University Department of Geography and GeoInformation Science.

Preferred Citation

Harold T. Rib aerial photograph collection, C0236, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the George Mason University Department of Geography and GeoInformation Science in 2013.

Processing Information

Processing completed by Kerry Mitchell in 2014. Finding updated by Amanda Brent in July 2018.


Historical Information

Aerial photography dates back to the 19th century and refers to photographs taken from an elevated position, usually in an aircraft. Geographical surveys are among the most common uses for these photographs.

Scope and Content

Aerial black and white photographs of various cities and towns in the United States as well Canada, Algeria, and Japan. Many of the photographs came from the private collection of Harold T. Rib, a professor and former chief of aerial surveys for the Bureau of Public Roads and the Federal Highway Administration. Includes unprocessed oversize aerial photos.

Arrangement

Photographs are arranged alphabetically by country. Within each country folders are arranged alphabetically by state or province. Oversize photos are not currently arranged.

Related Material

Special Collections Research center also holds the Soil Conservation Service Prince William County aerial photograph collection.

Index Terms


Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

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Contents List

Photographs,
(31 boxes)
1936-1979
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