Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Guide to the Tim Scurlock Collection

Summary
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.1261
Creators:
Scurlock, Addison N., 1883-1964
Dates:
1920s, 1996, undated
1996
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.3 Cubic feet
1 box, 4 items
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of two photographic prints of Howard University scenes, photographed in the 1920s by Addison N. Scurlock, one entitled "Sunlight and Shadow," the other entitled "Reared Against the Eastern Sky." In addition, there are a framed presentation piece containing a reproduction of Addison N. Scurlock's portrait of Ernest E. Just and a block of four 32-cent postage stamps bearing the portrait, from the "Black Heritage" commemorative series. Collection is arranged into two series: Series 1, Photographs, 1920s; and Series 2, Ernest E. Just Postage Stamp Materials, 1996, undated.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Collection is arranged into two series.
Series 1: Photographs, 1920s
Series 2: Ernest E. Just Postage Stamp Materials, 1996, undated
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Addison Tate Scurlock (often called "Tim") is the son of George Scurlock and grandson of Addison N. Scurlock
Administration
Author
Vanessa Broussard-Simmons
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Mr. Addison Tate Scurlock in 2012.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Vanessa Broussard-Simmons, 2017.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Preferred Citation
Tim Scurlock Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Related Materials
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scurlock Studio Records NMAH.AC.0618
Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Photography -- 20th century -- Washington (D.C.) Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Postage stamps Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Commemoratives Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Just, Ernest E., Dr., 1883-1941 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Howard University Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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