Series 1. Matted, Mounted, and Loose Photographic Prints and Negatives, 1850/2012

Scope and content:

Series 1. consists of photographic prints and negatives created or collected by Herrera. The bulk of the photographs taken by Herrera date from approximately 1960 to 1980, documenting a range of subjects and locations. A significant portion of this series is devoted to Herrera's Three Crosses series, represented across multiple boxes and folders (Box 12g; Box 15c–15d; Box 24e; Box 27d; Box 28a–28b, 28e; and Box 10, Folder 2). In addition to the Three Crosses series, the series includes photographs of various geographic locations. Within West Virginia, documented sites include Monrovia, Parkersburg, Cripple Creek, and Sugar Grove. The series further encompasses images from other regions in the United States, such as Wyoming and Maryland, as well as international locations including Spain and Canada.

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Parent restrictions:
Researchers may access digitized/digital materials by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia Regional History Center reference department.
Parent terms of access:
Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Reproductions can only be authorized for non-commercial purposes. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

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