B. Benton Barker Photograph Collection
Scope and Content Note
The collection contains glass negatives and prints of photos taken around Burlington by B. Benton Barker around the turn of the century. Photos include local stores and shops as well as Lake Champlain. There are also photos of what appears to be a University of Vermont Commencement Ceremony, and some photos taken in Asia or Africa. Unless otherwise noted, photos are taken in Burlington.
Dates
- circa 1900 - 1920
Creator
- Barker, B. Benton (Photographer, Person)
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Curator of Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
B. Benton Barker was an early 20th Century photographer in Burlington, Vermont. He is listed in the City Directories as a photographer at 183 College Street from 1904-1913. Frank Barker is listed as a photographer at the same address from 1901-1904.
Extent
1.6 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
B. Benton Barker was an early 20th Century photographer in Burlington, Vermont. The collection contains glass negatives and prints of photos taken around Burlington by B. Benton Barker around the turn of the century.
Location
Silver Special Collections, Billings Library; contact uvmsc@uvm.edu for access.
- Title
- Guide to the B. Benton Barker Photograph Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2009-04-28
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Vermont Libraries, Special Collections Repository
Silver Special Collections Library
48 University Place, Room B201
Burlington Vermont 05405 U.S.A. US
(802) 656-2138
(802) 656-4038 (Fax)
uvmsc@uvm.edu
