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562 West Wesley Road, Atlanta, Georgia; the Spence residence, approximately 1925

 File — control: VIS 231.113, location: Vis 231.113

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection contains one scrapbook of 127 images. These snapshots are mainly of the immediate family of George C. Spence, Sr. and range in date from approximately 1870 to 1945. Subjects include George C. Spence, Sr.; his mother, Cornelia; his sisters, Eudora, Mary, and Eleanor; and his brother, Nat Spence. There are several childhood photographs of George C. Spence, Jr. and his sister Maryanne, as well as photographs of his stepmother, Elizabeth Norman Spence. The images depict the family at their home in outdoor settings and visiting family members. Most photographs include a description supplied by the donor. Included in the collection is an unidentified hand-colored tintype, two silhouettes, and twenty-five black and white negatives of family members, friends, and pets.

Dates

  • approximately 1925

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 image(s)

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

Contact:
130 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta GA 30305
404-814-4040