Robert Alexander papers, 1962-1987.

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Robert Alexander papers, 1962-1987.

Collection represents Alexander's photography and related materials, comprising mainly of photographs, contact sheets and negatives, and slides. There is one box of personal papers, correspondence, and memorabilia, and two boxes containing other media, such as 16mm and Super 8 films and audiocassettes. The negatives and contact sheets have been kept in chronological order, as Alexander had organized them, and the prints and slides have been arranged alphabetically.

14 linear ft. (43 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7582429

Churchill County Museum

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