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George E. Lee Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG-415

This collection is comprised of over 100 glass plate negatives. These photo negatives were taken by George E. Lee during his time of employment at Cowell and Hubbard Co., where he was employed from 1901-1933. The negatives depict watches and watch movements. Some of the negatives are of watches belonging to the James W. Packard Collection of Unusual and Complicated Watches. However, as the collection is unsorted, it is unclear which of the negatives are associated with the Packard Collection.

This collection also includes several photographs of watch movements that were developed by Lee from the glass plate negatives in this collection.

Furthermore, there are a couple photocopies of articles about George E. Lee. These are biographical in nature, talking about Lee's life and accomplishments as an horologist. There is also one article about the James W. Packard Collection.

Dates

  • circa-1900-1930s
  • circa 2016

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Due to the fragile nature of glass plate negatives, this collection is RESTRICTED. To request access to this collection, please contact the Archivist at the National Watch and Clock Museum.

Conditions Governing Use

These records are open to researchers for personal or scholarly research. Most of the records in the collection are available for photocopy, depending on the preservation needs of the material as well as other variables not specified here. Researchers, however, are responsible for obtaining copyright permission to use materials and documents. These records are part of the permanent collection in the archives of the Library & Research Center of the National Watch and Clock Museum and researchers are required to comply with the Archive Rules when using the collection.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into three series.

  • Series I: Articles
  • Series II: Photographs
  • Series III: Glass Plate Negatives

Creator

George E. Lee
Status
unprocessed
Author
Kate Van Riper, Archivist
Date
Autumn 2017
Description rules
dacs

Repository Details

Part of the NAWCC Library and Research Center Archives Repository

Contact:
514 Poplar St
Columbia PA 17512
717-684-8261