Allan H. Krafczik papers, 1954-1990.

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Allan H. Krafczik papers, 1954-1990.

The Allan H. Krafczik photographs and negatives contain his inventory of negatives and corresponding proofs. These relate to high school and college graduation pictures, weddings, anniversaries, family portraits, family reunions, babies, and passport photos. Some are of noted dignitaries who were in Laramie such as John F. Kennedy and Senator Gale McGee. Also included are the negatives and proofs of his commercial work for Laramie-area businesses and for the local newspaper including special events, local organization group shots, local sports teams, University of Wyoming people, events such as homecoming, and campus shots, which were often used for the UW yearbook, and of interior and exterior shots of buildings. There also are some large photographic portraits and landscape scenes, many of which were entered in competitions. Finally, playbills for the Gem City Opera House, 1968, and a script for the play, "The Virginian", are included. This production was performed for the 100th anniversary of Laramie, Wyoming in 1968.

64.2 cubic ft. (165 boxes)

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Allan H. Krafczik was a professional photographer who owned and operated the Easel, a commercial photographic studio located in Laramie, Wyoming. The business operated from 1954 to 1990. The bulk of his business included studio portrait work, weddings, and events. He also did commercial work for local businesses and for the "Laramie Boomerang," the local newspaper. From the description of Allan H. Krafczik papers, 1954-1990. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat...