The John H. Hammond Archive
- Made:
- 1970-1995
- maker:
- Hammond, John H.
This archive splits into various donations to the Science Museum made by Hammond during his life, and bequeathed to the Museum in his will. The contents of the archive relate to Hammond’s research, notes and drafts for his 2 books “The Camera Obscura: A Chronicle” (1981) and “The Camera Lucida in Art and Science” (1987) and a third book with remained unfinished at his time of death, “Mechanical Aids for Drawing”.
The materials in this archive consist of photocopies of reading materials relevant to these areas, reading lists, images used for illustration, typescripts, notes, promotional materials such as adverts for Camera Obscura and Camera Lucida, and drafts of Hammond’s two published works.
Details
- Extent:
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37 boxes/folders - 5 clam shell boxes, 16 ringbinder folders, 10 file boxes, 1 cardboard box, 3 indexes, 2 loose folders.
- Identifier:
- HAM
- Access:
- Access is given in accordance with the NMeM access policy. Material from this collection is available to researchers through the museum’s Insight facility.
- System of Arrangement:
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The original titles of this Archive were HMND relating to donations made during Hammond’s life, and HMND 2 which refers to the bequest of further materials. This archive is currently being processed and this field will be update when a system of arrangement has been established.
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Copies may be supplied of items in the collection, provided that the copying process used does not damage the item or is not detrimental to its preservation. Copies will be supplied in accordance with the NMeM’s terms and conditions for the supply and reproduction of copies, and the provisions of any relevant copyright legislation.