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
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.
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.
Restrictions: Available for research.
Level Description: Collection
Finding Aid Link: RS64000_Atkinson_B_P_Photograph_Collection_S1968.064.pdf