Research Catalog
Shirley C. Burden papers
- Title
- Shirley C. Burden papers, 1947-1989.
- Author
- Burden, Shirley.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
Details
- Additional Authors
- Description
- 7.5 linear feet (20 boxes).
- Summary
- The collection reflects Shirley Carter Burden's post-World War II career as a commercial architectural photographer and fine art photographer, particularly his publications and exhibitions.
- Subjects
- Visitors' books
- Sound recordings
- Photographs
- Manuscripts for publication
- Lourdes (France)
- Racism > United States
- Photography > Exhibitions
- Photography, Artistic
- Photographers > United States
- Architectural photography
- Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani (Trappist, Ky.)
- Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.J.)
- Vanderbilt family
- Burden, Shirley
- Adams, Ansel, 1902-1984
- Genre/Form
- Manuscripts for publication.
- Photographs.
- Sound recordings.
- Visitors' books.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Location of Other Archival Materials (note)
- the Miriam & Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, New York Public Library.
- Biography (note)
- Shirley Carter Burden (1908-1989), a descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt, was a prominent American photographer, best known for his pictorial essays exploring aspects of Catholic culture, racial intolerance, and architectural heritage.
- Call Number
- MssCol 429
- OCLC
- NYPG05-A10142
- Author
- Burden, Shirley.
- Title
- Shirley C. Burden papers, 1947-1989.
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
- Shirley Carter Burden (1908-1989), a descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt, was a prominent American photographer, best known for his pictorial essays exploring aspects of Catholic culture, racial intolerance, and architectural heritage. Burden promoted the appreciation of photography through service on the boards and advisory committees of several museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, and was a long-time supporter and chairman of the board of Aperture. Colleagues and friends included, among others, Edward Steichen, Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, Minor White, and Thomas Merton.
- Finding Aids
- Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
- Location of Other Archival Materials
- Photographs and negatives transferred to the Miriam & Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, New York Public Library.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Lange, Dorothea.Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968.Steichen, Edward, 1879-1973.White, Minor.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 429