George B. Holsinger photograph collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

Public domain. There are no known restrictions.

Preferred citation:

George B. Holsinger photograph collection, Collection C0186, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Creator:
Holsinger, Geo. B. (George Blackburn), 1857-1908
Abstract:
This collection contains forty photographs including tintypes and cartes de visit mounted on paper backings, taken by unknown photographers, depicting portraits of George B. Holsinger. This collection provides a unique look at a man aging as well as changes in photographic processes through the late 1800s.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

George B. Holsinger photograph collection, Collection C0186, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains forty photographs including tintypes and cartes de visit mounted on paper backings, taken by unknown photographers, depicting portraits of George B. Holsinger. This collection provides a unique look at a man aging as well as changes in photographic processes through the late 1800s.

Biographical / historical:

George B. Holsinger (1857-1908) was a composer and music teacher originally from Pennsylvania. From 1882 to 1898 he was director of the music department at Bridgewater College in Virginia. Over his lifetime he composed over 200 songs and his work includes "Song Praises" from 1906 and "Psalms and Hymns".

Acquisition information:
Collection purchased from Fine Antiquarian Books in 2010.
Processing information:

Processed by Greta Kuriger in January 2011. EAD markup completed by Greta Kuriger in January 2011.

Arrangement:

Organized chronologically.