John Brooks Photograph Collection
Scope and Contents
The scope of the John Brooks Photograph Collection consistes of 22 photographs and 332 color slides pertaining to recreational activities and shipwrecks within the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Dates
- Creation: 2004
Conditions Governing Access
Slides are avaible by request. Researcher can request for research use only, which may incure a fee. Contact specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org on how to access.
Conditions Governing Use
Open for research. Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.
History
During the summer of 2004, Ventura, CA based photographer John Brooks was contracted through Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to capture promotional and documentary photographs of shipwrecks and recreational activities within the Sanctuary boundaries. During their time through the poject Brooks captured images of Thunder Bay Island, "Old" Presque Island Lighthouse, the Monohansett shipwreck, and other coastal wreck sites.
Extent
1.083 Linear Feet (1 shallow lid multipurpose box) : photographs and color 35 mm slides
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Color slides were arranged by photograpger and TBNMS staff prior to donation to ACl. Half of slides are arranged in 35mm slide transperant sheets and the other half in original boxes provided by photographer.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated to ACL in September of 2004 by TBNMS staff. Accesion paperwork completed in 2023.
- Title
- John Brooks Photograph Collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- D. La Barre
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Funding for adding to AS provided by National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Repository Details
Part of the George R. and Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Repository
211 N 1st Ave
Alpena MI 49707 United States
989-356-6188
specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org