The Wayne Hill Stereoview Collection, 1871-1909

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
0.6 linear feet
Creator:
Hill, Wayne
Abstract:
The Wayne Hill Stereoview Collection consists of 71 stereoviews depicting scenes throughout Virginia including Fairfax County. The collection spans the years 1871-1909, although many are undated and some depict images from the Civil War era. Wayne Hill, a local photographer, collected and owned these stereoviews.
Language:
English

Background

Biographical / historical:

Wayne Hill, a local photographer, collected stereoviews over a period of years. Born in Washington D.C., Hill attended Dartmouth College and graduated in 1966 with a B.A. in Environmental Psychology. After working with noted photographic artist Ansel Adams in California, Hill started his own company in Virginia called The HILL Art Group. For fifty years, Hill’s company has focused on photographing American National Parks and other scenic locations around the globe. In addition to his many artistic accomplishments and awards, Hill is the former President and CEO of Leadership Fairfax, Inc. and a former Board Member of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated December 31, 2015 by Wayne Hill.