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Morrison, Helen Balfour, 1900-1984

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1900 - 1984

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Helen Balfour Morrison photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Morrison PC
Abstract

A preliminary inventory of photographs taken by Helen Balfour Morrison intended for a “Great Americans” series of portraits. The collection includes over 900 prints, with over 550 unique images. Individuals represent a wide range of professions including visual and performing artists, educators and academics, architects, journalist and literary writers, scientists, social activists, and business and government leaders.

Dates: approximately 1935-approximately 1957

Helen Balfour Morrison photographs of Kentucky African American communities

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Morrison-KY
Abstract

Prints and negatives by Helen Balfour Morrison from her multiple trips to African American communities in Kentucky during the 1930s and 1940s.

Dates: 1935-1946

Robert Bruce Morrison papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-MorrisonR
Abstract

Collection of publishing executive Robert Bruce Morrison, spouse of photographer Helen Balfour Morrison. Includes business correspondence, examples of advertising and marketing materials from several businesses, personal correspondence, and photographs by Helen Balfour Morrison.

Dates: 1845-1966; Majority of material found within 1927-1966

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  • Subject: Photographs X

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Subject
Manuscripts, American -- Illinois -- Chicago 2
Photographs 2
Advertising -- Newspapers 1
African Americans -- Kentucky 1
African Americans -- Pictorial works 1