 Robert E. Williams photographs
Collection DescriptionHistorical NoteRobert W. Williams (d. 1937) an African American photographer, operated a photography studio with his father, R. Williams and Son, in Augusta, Georgia from 1888 until around 1908. Scope and ContentThe collection consists of 81 prints of African Americans in the Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia area. The photographs depict dwellings and domestic chores, rituals of baptism, harvesting and transporting cotton, vehicles and transportation, and children and family life. This collection has been digitized and is available through the Digital Library of Georgia. Administrative InformationConditions Governing AccessGlass negatives (86) in boxes 2-6 are restricted from public access. Preferred CitationRobert E. Williams photographs, ms 1284. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries. Finding Aid PublicationFinding aid prepared on: 2009 July 31. Related Materials and SubjectsSubject Terms | ||||||||||||||||||