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Leo Leonard photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0665

Scope and Contents

The Leo Leonard photograph collection follows his life as a civilian band member in the 1930s to joining the army band and consequently being assigned as a military policeman in Germany and Europe around the time of World War II and immediately following. The main bulk of photographs are postcards and tourist images purchased by Leonard depicting towns and cities throughout Europe. The collection also contains personal photographs of Leonard and his wife Elizabeth/family in Europe as well as formal portraits. Also included is an album owned by Elizabeth before World War II showing friends and acquaintances in Germany.

Addendum in December 1999 including individual photographs of Elizabeth Leonard (Leo Leonard's wife) which came from identification papers. As well as a portrait of Leo and Elizabeth.

Dates

  • circa 1930-1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this Collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

12 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The bulk of the Leo Leonard photograph collection consists of postcards and "tourist views" purchased by Leonard depicting towns and cities throughout Europe. The collection also contains personal photographs of Leonard and his wife, Elizabeth, her family in Europe, and formal portraits. Also included is an album owned by Elizabeth before World War II showing friends and acquaintances in Germany.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged topically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Philip Leonard.

Separated Materials

See also the Leo Leonard papers (ACCN 1559) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Dale Larsen in 1996.

Addendum processed in 1999 and 2004.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Leo Leonard photograph collection
Author
Finding aid created by Dale Larsen.
Date
2004 (last modified: 2018)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2022: Revised by Sara Davis.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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