Guide to the Otley Beyer collection of photographs, approximately 1920 - 1950

Summary

Collection number:

P1030

Creator:

Beyer, H. Otley (Henry Otley), 1883-1966

Language:

English and English

Availability:

Available

Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Additionally, this collection may contain certain words, depictions or descriptions which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Background

Content Summary:

A complete photographic record of Professor Beyer's collection of Chinese ceramics and Philippine pottery; photographs of Philippine tools, weapons, costume, artefacts, villages, houses, hunting, temples, burial practices, weaving, dances, musical instruments; photographs of official visitors, and Professor Beyer and friends. Many of the photographs were taken by Professor Beyer.

Patrons are advised this finding aid is incomplete and material will be added to it over time.

Conditions Governing Access:

Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1585884)

Conditions Governing Use:

Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1585884)

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

Contact:

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