Bob's Studio of Photography Collection of Donna Axum Whitworth Materials
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Content Description
The collection consists of studio photographs of Donna Axum Whitworth, 1964 Miss America, by Robert A. (Bob) Huff and/or David A. Huff of Bob's Studio of Photography, as well as a custom chair used as a prop in Axum's Miss America studio sessions. Photographic materials include ten 16 x 20 prints, as well as some smaller proof prints and cellulose acetate (safety) negatives. Also included are a Bob's Studio of Photography business card and instructions provided by the studio on how to care for prints.
Dates
- circa 1963-1983
Creator
- Bob's Studio of Photography (Fayetteville, Ark.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Conditions Governing Use
No Use Restrictions Apply.
No Interlibrary Loan.
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical / Historical
Bob's Studio of Photography was a Fayetteville, Arkansas photography studio specializing in portrait photography. It was founded by Robert A. "Bob" Huff (1921-1990) on Nov. 1, 1947. Bob Huff was later joined in practice, and then succeeded, by his son, David A. Huff (1949-2009). Its first location was at 25 North Block; it then moved to 18 North Block, and in 1971 to 109 North Block.
Extent
3.6 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 1 item)
Arrangement
Materials are arranged by format.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Bob's Studio of Photography Collection of Donna Axum Whitworth Materials was purchased by Special Collections from photographer David A. Huff's widow, Helen B. Huff of Fayetteville, Arkansas, on February 3, 2014.
Processing Information
Processed by Katrina Windon; completed June 2022.
Source
- Huff, Helen B. (Seller, Person)
Creator
- Bob's Studio of Photography (Fayetteville, Ark.) (Organization)
- Title
- Bob's Studio of Photography Collection of Donna Axum Whitworth Materials
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katrina Windon
- Date
- June 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu