Harold T. Rib aerial 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:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Harold T. Rib aerial photograph Collection must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

Harold T. Rib aerial photograph collection, C0236, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
12.5 linear feet (31 boxes)
Creator:
Rib, Harold T.
Abstract:
31 boxes of aerial black and white photographs taken between the 1930s - 1979 of areas around the world, including the United States, Canada, Algeria, and Japan. Includes unprocessed oversize aerial photos.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Harold T. Rib aerial photograph collection, C0236, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Aerial black and white photographs of various cities and towns in the United States as well Canada, Algeria, and Japan. Many of the photographs came from the private collection of Harold T. Rib, a professor and former chief of aerial surveys for the Bureau of Public Roads and the Federal Highway Administration. Includes unprocessed oversize aerial photos.

Biographical / historical:

Aerial photography dates back to the 19th century and refers to photographs taken from an elevated position, usually in an aircraft. Geographical surveys are among the most common uses for these photographs.

Acquisition information:
Donated by the George Mason University Department of Geography and GeoInformation Science in 2013.
Custodial history:

This collection was originally created by Harold T. Rib, who donated it to the George Mason University Department of Geography and GeoInformation Science.

Processing information:

Processing completed by Kerry Mitchell in 2014. Finding updated by Amanda Brent in July 2018.

Arrangement:

Photographs are arranged alphabetically by country. Within each country folders are arranged alphabetically by state or province. Oversize photos are not currently arranged.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Aerial photographs.