deJourdan's Studio fonds
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- Date Range
- 1926-1962
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- ca. 4,600 photographs
- Scope and Content
- The fonds consists of ca. 4,200 photographic negatives and ca. 400 proof prints of the deJourdan Studio of Lethbridge, made up mostly of portraits of individuals, family groups, babies, weddings, students and funerals. Includes some commercial photography depicting businesses and community activit…
- Date Range
- 1926-1962
- Fonds
- deJourdan's Studio fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Creator
- deJourdan's Studio
- Physical Description
- ca. 4,600 photographs
- History Biographical
- Pierre deJourdan was born in France in 1883. After graduating from the University of Paris and spending two years in the French Army, he came to Canada. He established a photographic studio known as the deJourdan Studio in Lethbridge in 1921. After his death in 1934, his son John took over the business. Following his retirement in 1984, his son Patrick became the third generation to operate the studio.
- Acquisition Source
- Donated by Patrick deJourdan in 1981.
- Scope and Content
- The fonds consists of ca. 4,200 photographic negatives and ca. 400 proof prints of the deJourdan Studio of Lethbridge, made up mostly of portraits of individuals, family groups, babies, weddings, students and funerals. Includes some commercial photography depicting businesses and community activity in and around Lethbridge.
- Notes
- Title based on the contents of the fonds.
- Finding Aid
- Names index to customers is available, as well as a list of proof prints.
- Accruals
- Accruals are expected.
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Commerce and industry
- Collection
- Archive
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