Identity area
Reference code
OBS/6/9/2
Title
Observer Picture Library print files
Date(s)
- c1950-c2000 (Creation)
Level of description
Sub-sub-fonds
Extent and medium
459 boxes
Context area
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Files of photographic prints from the picture library of the Observer newspaper. Also includes some prints from the Guardian picture library which appeared to have been amalgameted after the purchased of the Observer by Guardian Media Group.
Creator: The Observer Limited; Picture Desk; Observer Picture Library
Accruals
System of arrangement
Files have been kept in their original order, as they were arranged at the point of transfer from the picture library to the archive:
OBS/6/9/2/1 - General subject files
OBS/6/9/2/2 - Art files
OBS/6/9/2/3 - Royal Family files
OBS/6/9/2/4 - Theatre files
OBS/6/9/2/5 - Music files
OBS/6/9/2/6 - Personality files
OBS/6/9/2/7 - Sports files
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Open
Closed until
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Status
Catalogued