William W. Berry, Jr. Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.0554

  • Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains 22 items comprised of 11 photograph copy prints and 11 negatives documenting the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter, at Vanderbilt University. The formal portraits are arranged by year, dating 1895-1928, with only some members identified.

Dates

  • 1895 - 1928

Language of Materials

English

Biographical / Historical

William W. Berry, Jr., attended Vanderbilt University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1968, and a Doctor of Laws in 1972. The photographs were donated in 1990.

Extent

.11 Linear Feet (11 folders)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains 22 items comprised of 11 photograph copy prints and 11 negatives documenting the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter, at Vanderbilt University. The formal portraits are arranged by year, dating 1895-1928, with only some members identified.

Physical Location

Special Collections & Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These photographs were donated by William Berry, Jr. in 1990.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Finding Aid for the William W. Berry, Jr. Photograph Collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections Repository

http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/specialcollections/
Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States

 

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