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Portraits of William Jasper Stimson, circa 1910s-1920s; P0049/0042, and Benjamin Alston Stimson, circa 1950s-1960s; P0049/0099, in the William Jasper Stimson and Benjamin Alston Stimson Photographic Collection (P0049), North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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| Size | 9 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 425 items) |
| Abstract | William Jasper Stimson (1860-1929) and his son, Benjamin Alston Stimson (1893-1969), were professional photographers based in Statesville, N.C. William Stimson moved to Statesville in 1890 to set up Stimson Studio which was later run by Benjamin Stimson. Benjamin Stimson served in World War I, working as an X-ray technician at Base Hospital 45 in Autun, France, in 1918. The collection includes images made by William Stimson, 1890s-1920s, and by Benjamin Stimson, 1915-1960s. Images taken by William Stimson depict scenes in and around Statesville, N.C., including the Bostian Bridge train wreck, as well as portraits of local individuals, among them Dr. J.A. Scott in his office at Mitchell College and an unidentified African American family. Images made by Benjamin Stimson include scenes in and around Statesville, N.C., including Mitchell College, local businesses, and a bank robbery in Taylorsville, N.C. Also included are images made during Benjamin Stimson's service in World War I as an X-ray technician at Base Hospital 45 in Autun, France, depicting the hospital, soldiers, medical personnel, scenes in and around the town, and local citizens. |
| Creator | Stimson, William Jasper, 1860-1929.
Stimson, Benjamin Alston, 1893-1969. |
| Language | English |
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William Jasper Stimson (1860-1929) and his son, Benjamin Alston Stimson (1893-1969), were professional photographers in Statesville, N.C. William Stimson learned the profession of photography as a young man working with established photographers in North Carolina. He gained experience working with Van Ness Studios in Charlotte, N.C., circa 1880-1883, and C.W. Davis in Mitchell County, N.C., 1884-1885. Simpson set up his own studio for a short time in Lenoir, N.C., before moving to a permenant location in 1889-1890.
Benjamin Stimson learned the profession from his father and by attending the Eastman School of Photography in Rotchester, N.Y. After serving as an X-ray technician at Base Hospital 45 in Autun, France, during World War I, he returned to Statesville, where he worked in his father's photographic studio. After his father's death in 1929, he assumed ownership of the studio and continued its operation until his death in 1969.
Source Photographers in North Carolina: the first century, 1842-1941 compiled by Stephen E. Massengill. (2004: Office of Archives and History, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Raleigh, N.C.).
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The William Jasper Stimson and Benjamin Alston Stimson Collection includes images made by William Stimson, 1890s-1920s, and by Benjamin Stimson, 1915-1960s. Images taken by William Stimson depict scenes in and around Statesville, N.C., including the Bostian Bridge train wreck, as well as portraits of local individuals, among them Dr. J.A. Scott in his office at Mitchell College and an unidentified African American family. Images made by Benjamin Stimson include scenes in and around Statesville, N.C., including Mitchell College, local businesses, and a bank robbery in Taylorsville, N.C. Also included are images made during Benjamin Stimson's service in World War I as an X-ray technician at Base Hospital 45 in Autun, France, depicting the hospital, soldiers, medical personnel, scenes in and around the town, and local citizens.
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Series 1. William Jasper Stimson Photographs, circa 1890s-1920s.
Arrangement: Subject/Chronological.
The materials in this series depict scenes from North Carolina, primarily in and around Statesville, and portraits of local individuals taken at Stimson Studios.
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Subseries 1.1. North Carolina, circa 1890s-1920s.
Arrangement: Subject.
The materials in this subseries include scenes from Statesville, N.C., including the Bostian Bridge Train Wreck, businesses, street scenes, and students. Also included are images from other locations in North Carolina. Several images are copy prints made at UNC.
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Subseries 1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s.
Arrangement: Subject.
The materials in this subseries include portraits of local individuals, including members of the Stimson family, Dr. J.A. Scott in his office at Mitchell College, and an unidentified African American family. One image is a copy print made at UNC.
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Folder P0049/0033 |
Anderson, Dr. Thomas E., circa 1890s-1900s #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Flatbox 03, Folder P0049/0033Mounted Black-and-White Photographic Print 1 image |
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Folder P0049/0034 |
"Aunt Adeline of Statesville," circa 1890s-1890s #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Flatbox 03, Folder P0049/0034Mounted Black-and-White Photographic Print 1 image |
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Folder P0049/0035 |
Boyd, Mary Elizabeth Stimson, "Betty" #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Flatbox 03, Folder P0049/0035Black-and-White Photographic Prints 2 images |
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Folder P0049/0036 |
Mitchell, Elisha (?) #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Bwfilmbox 04, Folder P0049/0036Black-and-White Sheet Film 1 image Illustration reads "Landy, Photo. Cincinnati, O." Copy negative (of illustration). Nitrate negative. |
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Folder P0049/0037 |
Phifer, W. S., circa 1890 #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Flatbox 03, Folder P0049/0037Mounted Black-and-White Photographic Print 1 image Phifer owned the first soda fountain in Statesville. Grandfather of Benjamin Stimson. Image includes additional information. |
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Folder P0049/0038 |
Scott, Dr. J. A., circa January 1903 #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Flatbox 03, Folder P0049/0038Black-and-White Photographic Print 1 image Image depicts Dr. Scott in office at Mitchell College. |
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Folder P0049/0039 |
Scott, Dr. J. A., circa January 1903 #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Glassbox 01, Folder P0049/0039Glass Negative 1 image Has print, folder P0049/0040. |
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Folder P0049/0040 |
Scott, Dr. J. A., circa January 1903 #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Printbox 01, Folder P0049/0040Black-and-White Photographic Prints 1 image "Dr. Scott in his office at Mitchell College, January 1903." "Original negative on file." Copy prints (UNC). Accession number 30695. |
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Folder P0049/0041 |
Stimson, Benjamin Alston, circa 1890s #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Printbox 01, Folder P0049/0041Mounted Black-and-White Photographic Print 1 image "Stimson's Art Gallery, Statesville, N.C. Platinograph (Kallitype)." |
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Folder P0049/0042 |
Stimson, William Jasper, circa 1910s-1920s #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Printbox 01, Folder P0049/0042Mounted Black-and-White Photographic Print and Painted Photographic Print 2 images |
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Folder P0049/0043 |
Thompson, D. Matt, circa 1890s-1910s #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Flatbox 03, Folder P0049/0043Mounted Black-and-White Photographic Print 1 image "Professor D. Matt Thompson, public school teacher." |
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Folder P0049/0044 |
Weede, Robert, circa 1920s #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Flatbox 03, Folder P0049/0044Black-and-White Photographic Print 1 image |
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Folder P0049/0045 |
Unidentified African American Family, circa 1890s-1900s #P0049, Subseries: "1.2. Portraits, circa 1890s-1920s." Printbox 01, Folder P0049/0045Black-and-White Photographic Print 1 image |
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Series 2. Benjamin Alston Stimson Photographs, circa 1915-1969.
Arrangement: Subject/Chronological.
Materials in this series depict scenes from North Carolina, primarily in and around Statesville, including Mitchell College, as well as portraits of local individuals. This series also includes images taken during Benjamin Stimson's service as an X-ray technician in World War I at Base Hospital 45, depicting the hospital, medical personnel, soldiers, as well as scenes and individuals from in and around Autun, France.
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Subseries 2.1. North Carolina, circa 1915-1950s.
Arrangement: Subject.
The materials in this subseries include scenes from Statesville, N.C., including Mitchell College, local businesses, and houses. Other images include a bank robbery in Taylorsville, N.C., and landscapes. Several images include original numbers assigned by creators, which are included in notes. Several images are copy prints made at UNC.
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Subseries 2.2. Portraits, circa 1930s-1960s.
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The materials in this subseries include portraits of local individuals including members of the Stimson family, Benjamin Swalin, Bayard Wootten, Governor Robert Gregg Cherry, and Dr. Joseph Banks Rhine.
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Subseries 2.3. World War I, circa 1918.
Arrangement: Subject.
The materials in this subseries include images taken in and around Base Hospital 45 in Autun, France, during World War I. Images depict hospital facilities, medical professionals, soldiers, war damage, places in and around Autun, and local residents. Several images include original numbers assigned by creators, which are included in notes. Several images are copy prints made at UNC.
Processed by: Kait Dorsky, April 2012
Encoded by: Kait Dorsky, April 2012
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