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Ludwig & Svenson Studio photographs, 1901-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ludwig & Svenson Studio.
Title
Ludwig & Svenson Studio photographs
Dates
1901-2003 (inclusive)
1901-1980 (bulk)
Quantity
138.88 cubic ft. (487 boxes)
Collection Number
00167
Summary
Contains photographs from Ludwig & Svenson Studios in Laramie, WY.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Ludwig & Svenson Studio was a family owned photography studio in Laramie, Wyoming during the twentieth century. Originally named Svenson Photography, the studio was established by Henning Svenson in 1905. In 1943, Svenson Photography was purchased by Walter B. Ludwig, who renamed it Ludwig & Svenson Studio. The business was later renamed Ludwig Photography. The company mainly served a local clientele and was also known for its photographs of Laramie and its scenic photographs of Wyoming.

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Content Description

This collection contains a very large number of images (negatives, interpositives, and prints) of Laramie, Wyoming residents, Laramie public school students, and University of Wyoming groups, students, and other affiliates. Collection also contains photographs of Laramie architecture including the University of Wyoming, businesses, and houses. Collection also holds images of Wyoming scenes including Sand Creek and King Brothers Ranch, images of organizations and groups within Laramie, and events in Laramie and at the University of Wyoming.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/ahcludwig~1~1.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Ludwig & Svenson Studio at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This collection was acquired from Walter Ludwig in November 1950; Anne Brande from 1996-2014, and Friends of the Albany County Public Library in October 2023.

Processing Note

Collection was processed by Laura Uglean Jackson in March 2014 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in November 2025.

This collection contains nitrate negatives [NN], acetate negatives[AN], and glass plate negatives[GP]. Many nitrate and glass plate negatives have been scanned and given a corresponding interpositive [IP]. There is also a small set of prints.

Portions of this collection were rehoused after processing, therefore there is a gap in box numbers. Box numbers 143-175 no longer exist.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Commercial photography -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
  • Photographers -- Wyoming.
  • Portrait photographers -- Wyoming -- 20th century.

Personal Names

  • Ludwig, Walter G.
  • Svenson, Henning.

Corporate Names

  • Svenson Photography.
  • University of Wyoming.

Geographical Names

  • Albany County (Wyo.)
  • Laramie (Wyo.) -- Social life and customs.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-

Form or Genre Terms

  • Negatives.
  • Photographs.

Processed by Laura Uglean Jackson
2014

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