Guide to the Robert Goodman photographic archive, c. 1940-1965

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Summary

Collection number:
PIC/18454
Creator:
Goodman, Robert B. and Goodman, Lorie R
Extent:
(4206 colour slides + 8 photographs + 1 postcard + 2 folders of news cuttings and correspondence)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as 'Robert Goodman photographic archive, National Library of Australia, PIC/18454, [series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Not for loan

Background

Biographical Note:

Robert Goodman (d. 1998) was an American photographer who worked for National Geographic. Goodman arrived in Australia in 1962 and departed in 1967, during which period he took photographs documenting different aspects of Australian life, published in The Australians (Rigby, 1966). Goodman was known for high quality professional photographs including portraits, industrial scenes, landscapes, street scenes, and sport. He influenced Australian photograpgers of the 1960s with his use of 35mm film and colour.

Immediate Source of Acquisition:

Purchased from Robert Goodman's Estate, 2016.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Use:
Copyright restrictions may apply, please refer to the collection's (catalogue record) for further information.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as 'Robert Goodman photographic archive, National Library of Australia, PIC/18454, [series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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