Guide to the R. C. Strangman photographic archive, 1910-1980

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Summary

Collection number:
PIC/20272
Extent:
(5 ms boxes, 2 folio boxes, 14 Cold Store binders, 11 PIC albums, 2 oversize objects, 2 digital carriers)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of item], R.C. Strangman photographic archive, National Library of Australia, PIC/20272, [series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Part available for research; part temporarily permission required for research for preservation reasons; part temporarily not available for research for preservation reasons.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises R.C. Strangmans photographic archive containing many 35mm colour slides documenting Canberra scenes, and other Black and white photographs and negatives including some taken during his military service in World War 1; Photographic equipment, accessories and notebooks; books and ephemera featuring Strangmans photography; correspondance; and documents related to Strangman's military service, photography work, estate and death.
Biographical / Historical:

Born Richard Charles Strangman in 1895 in Tumut NSW, as a young man he worked as commercial photographer in Tumut producing studio portraits. In May 1917 Strangman joined the AIF (Australian Imperial Force) becoming a private in the 54th Battalion and fighting in World War one before returning to Australia in September 1919. After leaving the military he resumed his career in commercial photography in Tumut and in 1923, he partnered with his brother William to open an electrical store 'Strangman Bros. Electrical' in Crows Nest, Sydney. In 1929 he left his brother to run the store and moved to Canberra establishing another 'Strangman Bros' store and continuing his photography business on the side. His Canberra photographs had a scenic focus and by photographing the landscapes and buildings of Canberra he documented the city and its growth from the 1930's until the early 1960's. These photos were reproduced as prints, as postcards which he manufactured himself, and for tourist information and souvenirs. Richard Strangman died in Canberra in 1969.

Reading Room Access Note:

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Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply, please refer to the collection's (catalogue record) for further information.
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 '[Title or description of item], R.C. Strangman photographic archive, National Library of Australia, PIC/20272, [series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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