William N. Manning Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 0742

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photographs taken at Alabama Polytechnic Institute during World War II. These photos include groups of naval trainees, camping scenes, high school groups, University buildings, cottages, and grounds. Some negatives are also included.

Dates

Creation: 1939 - 1944

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

William N. Manning owned a photography studio above Toomer's Drugs in downtown Auburn, Alabama, for 40 years until 1970. This studio specialized in portraits, but took photos of other subjects, including groups and outdoor sites.

Full Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1/2 doc box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to auburn University special Collections and Archives.