Frank H. Boatner Collection of Louisiana Architecture Photographs

Collection

Identifier: SEAA-150

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 16” x 20” copy photographic prints of New Orleans and Louisiana architectural subjects. Photos date to late 19th century through 1960s and consist of a set of 10 volumes for New Orleans, and 9 volumes for Louisiana plantation houses and subjects outside New Orleans.

Dates

Late 19th century – 1960s

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is the physical property of Tulane University Special Collections. Copyright belongs to the creators or their legal heirs and assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or owner’s heir for permission to publish where Tulane University Special Collections does not hold the copyright. For further information, please contact Research Services at specialcollections@tulane.edu.

Extent

40.68 Linear Feet (20 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into two series: Series 1: New Orleans Volumes; Series 2: Louisiana Volumes, Including Plantation Homes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Copy prints were purchased by Frank H. Boatner and assembled by him in large, 2’ x 1 ½’, wood covered volumes. Wood covers have since been removed. Sources for prints are unidentified. Boatner’s widow, Florence Gilpin Boatner, gave the collection to Tulane in 1968.

Subjects

Architectural photography Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Architecture -- Louisiana -- New Orleans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Architecture, Domestic -- Louisiana Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Plantations--Louisiana Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings