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Photographs of Albert Schweitzer, February 17, 1949
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Higgins, F. J.
- Title
- Photographs of Albert Schweitzer
- Dates
- February 17, 1949 (inclusive)19491949
- Quantity
- 7 photographs (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- PH2019-018
- Summary
- Photographs of medical missionary Albert Schweitzer inspecting equipment while visiting New York City
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a medical missionary, philosopher, and Nobel Peace Prize winner (1952). He founded and ran a hospital with his wife in Lambarene, Gabon in the early 20th century.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of Albert Schweitzer on a visit to New York City, February 17, 1949. He is shown looking at medical instruments, a musical score, and a piece of art. All the photographs were made by F.J. Higgins, Highland Park, New Jersey.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965--Photographs
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