Comprises papers, correspondence and photographs mostly relating to Julia Margaret Cameron: The Complete Photographs. The collection includes correspondence relating to Julia Margaret Cameron dating from 1974, as well as sketchbooks of Herschel Hay Cameron, Adeline Cameron, Harding Hay Cameron, and an 1895 photo album.
Dates
- Creation: Creation: 1840-2016, n.d.
- Creation: Creation: Majority of material found within 1974-2016
Extent
2.94 Linear metres (42 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
Conditions Governing Access
Some material is closed.
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 21983/1].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. 21983/1-42
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 21983
Abstract
Archive of Colin Ford, photographic curator, his work on Julia Margaret Cameron, and his book Julia Margaret Cameron: The Complete Photographs.
Biographical / Historical
Colin Ford, born on 13 May 1934, is a curator and historian of photography. He was Keeper of Film and Photography at the National Portrait Gallery (1972-1981), the first director of the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television (1982-1993), and Director of the National Museums and Galleries of Wales (1993-1998).
His published works include:
- The Cameron Collection, 1975
- Julia Margaret Cameron: The Complete Photographs, 2003
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Colin Ford, Jul 2022.
Creator
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of the archive of Colin Ford and his work on Julia Margaret Cameron
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Francesca Miller
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Catalogued with the generous support of the Carnegie Corporation.
- Edition statement
- First edition
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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