Walter E. Hastings collection.

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Walter E. Hastings collection.

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This collection consists of 18 manuscript boxes and 4 Hollinger boxes arranged in five series: 1. Index, n.d. The index was formed after the collection had been arranged. 2. Photographs, 1918-1960. There are approx. 130 b&w photographs of various sizes. The quality of the photographs range from good to excellent. The subject matter of the photos varies from the lumber industry and outdoor scenes ti Indians and people. 3. Negatives, 1918-1960. There are approx. 2,000 b&w negatives of various sizes and subjects. About a third of the negatives are on glass plates. Most of the negatives were taken between 1925 and 1940. About 900 of the negatives are of birds. 4. Color slides, 1945-1960. There are approx. 130 stereo slides. Most of them are landscape and vegetation scenes from the western United States. All slides are excellent in quality. 5. Films, 1920-1960. There are 83 16mm films of various lengths and subjects. Most of the films deal with wildlife, vegetation, or industry. There are both color and b&w films. Some of the films have sound. A few of the films are in poor condition from age and use.

18 mss.boxes 4 hol.boxes 12 cu.ft.

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Hastings, Walter Scott, 1890-1962

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Michigan Department of Conservation official and wildlife photographer. From the description of Walter E. Hastings papers, 1921-1962. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34419120 Walter E. Hastings got his start in photography in 1918 when his Boy Scout Troop gave him an inexpensive camera for Christmas. He was hired by the Dept. of Conservation as their photographer. Hastings took most of his pictures during his 25 years with the Dept. He became so well known in t...