Notman Photographic Archives facts for kids
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The Notman Photographic Archives is a huge collection of old photographs. It was started by a famous photographer named William Notman. Today, this amazing collection is kept safe at the McCord Museum of Canadian History in Montreal, Quebec.
People from all over the world, like historians and students, use these archives. They contain thousands of pictures of landscapes, famous people, families, places, and events. These photos help us see what Montreal, Quebec, and Canada looked like from the 1840s until now. Besides the 1,250,000 photographs, the archives also have old cameras and other photography tools.
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What Are the Notman Archives?
The Notman Photographic Archives are a special collection of images. They show us how life used to be in Canada. It's like a visual history book!
The Notman Studio Collection
The Notman studio took over 450,000 photographs. This includes 200,000 pictures on glass negatives. These are like the early versions of camera film. The studio was open for 78 years, taking all these amazing pictures.
Each glass negative has a print that goes with it. These prints are carefully organized. They are listed in order in 200 large albums. They are also listed alphabetically in 43 other albums. This makes it easier to find specific photos.
When Were These Photos Taken?
Most of the photos in this collection are from 1840 to 1935. This was a very important time in Canadian history. The pictures show us how cities grew and how people lived.
Other Photographers' Work
The archives also have about 800,000 images from other photographers. These photos range from the 1800s to today. Some famous photographers included are Alexander Henderson and John Taylor. This means the collection keeps growing with new historical images.
Old Camera Gear
There is also a small but important collection of old camera equipment. These are the tools photographers used a long time ago. Seeing them helps us understand how photography has changed.
See Also
- List of museums devoted to one photographer
