B. P. Atkinson Photograph Collection, 1912-1942, undated

Title:

B. P. Atkinson Photograph Collection, 1912-1942, undated

Creator:

Atkinson, B. P., 1881-1955

Creator Role:

Photographer

Accession / Call Number:

S 1968.064

Object ID:

S 1968.064

Date:

1912-1942, undated

Physical Description:

3 boxes of photographs and 14 boxes of negatives ; 6.41 linear feet

Level of Description:

Collection

Abstract:

The collection consists of mainly scenic photographs taken by B. P. Atkinson of Laconia, NH, to be used as postcards, on stationary, and other similar functions. Many of the photos have been touched up with these goals in mind, having had telephone poles and wires, dead tree branches, and fog spots removed. Some of the photographs have had color added. Many of the touched-up photographs have typed notes attached to the back detailing the edits.

Scope and Content:

The B. P. Atkinson Photograph Collection is made up of mainly scenic photographs taken by Bert P. Atkinson of Tilton and Laconia, NH, to be used as postcards, on stationary, and other similar functions, and is dated 1912-1942, with a number of the images undated. Many of the photos have been touched up with these goals in mind, having had telephone poles and wires, dead tree branches, and fog spots removed. Some of the photographs have had color added. Many of the touched-up photographs have typed notes attached to the back detailing the edits. The collection consists mainly of photographs taken in the spring and summer, with a few winter scenes and skiers. The collection contains photographs from all over New Hampshire, though largely from the metropolitan, lakes, and White Mountain regions. The negatives comprise a more extensive view of the state and include some shots of other states in New England and Florida. An index of the negatives is in the finding aid folder in the reading room.

Arrangement:

The materials in this collection are organized alphabetically by town name and, if no location information could be found, by subject.

Subjects:

Amusement parks , Aquatic sports , Beaches , Beachgoers , Boats and boating , Bridges , Buildings , Church buildings , Cities and towns , Covered bridges , Dwellings , Farms , Hiking , Hotels , Lakes , Libraries , Mountains , Nature , Photographers , Post office buildings , Postcards , Railroads , Roller coasters , School buildings , Skis and skiing , Waterfalls

Locations:

Alton, NH
Amherst, NH
Andover, NH
Bartlett, NH
Belknap Mountain, Gilford, NH
Berlin, NH
Bethlehem, NH
Bretton Woods, NH
Bristol, NH
Campton, NH
Canaan, NH
Claremont, NH
Colebrook, NH
Conway, NH
Cornish, NH
Cranmore Mountain, NH
Crawford Notch, NH
Deering, NH
Derry, NH
Dover, NH
Durham, NH
Exeter, NH
Franconia Notch, NH
Gilford, NH
Gorham, NH
Hanover, NH
Hillsborough, NH
Jackson, NH
Jefferson, NH
Laconia, NH
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Lancaster, NH
Lebanon, NH
Lincoln, NH
Littleton, NH
Meriden, NH
Milford, NH
Mount Washington, NH
Nashua, NH
New Castle, NH
New Durham, NH
New Hampton, NH
New London, NH
Newfound Lake, NH
North Conway, NH
North Woodstock, Woodstock, NH
Old Man of the Mountain, NH
Ossipee, NH
Pembroke, NH
Penacook, NH
Pinkham Notch, NH
Plymouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH
Rumney, NH
Salem, NH
Somersworth, NH
Sunapee, NH
Sunapee Lake, NH
Swanzey, NH
Tamworth, NH
Thornton, NH
Tuftonboro, NH
Twin Mountain, NH
Wakefield, NH
Webster, NH
White Mountains, NH
Winchester, NH
Winnisquam Lake, NH
Wolfeboro, NH
Woodstock, NH

People:

Atkinson, B. P., 1881-1955

Organizations:

A. Crosby Kennett School (Conway, N.H.)
Ames Farm
Armont Farm Inn (Campton, N.H.)
Brewster Free Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.)
Brocklebank Hotel (New London, N.H.)
Canobie Lake Park (Salem, N.H.)
Carpenter School (Wolfeboro, N.H.)
Conway Public Library
Crawford House (Hotel : Carroll, N.H.)
Eastern Slope Inn
Fairview Hotel
Franklin Pierce Homestead
Freeman Shoe Co. (Somersworth, N.H.)
French & Heald Company
Hotel Moody (Claremont, N.H.)
Inn Unique
Libby Museum
Littleton Hospital
Littleton Public Library
Lucerne Inn (Canaan, N.H.)
Milford Elementary School
Moat Mountain House
Mount Washington Cog Railway
Mount Washington Hotel & Resort
Nashua High School (Nashua, N.H.)
Pasquaney Inn
Pembroke Sanatorium
Penacook High School
Pleasant View Farm
Squamscott Hotel (Exeter, N.H.)
Stevens High School
Stickney Memorial Chapel
The Maplewood (Bethlehem, N.H.)
The Presidential Inn (Conway, N.H.)
The Winnecoette
Tip-Top House
Valley Hotel (Hillsborough, N.H.)
Wentworth-by-the-Sea Hotel
White Owl Camp
Winnisquam House

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society collection.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Garvin.
Gift of the estate of Glen M. Kidder.

Location Code:

TL/1WX

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Preferred Citation:

Item title, B.P Atkinson Photography Collection, S 1968.064. New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH. Date accessed.

Finding Aid Link:

RS64000_Atkinson_B_P_Photograph_Collection_S1968.064.pdf