Description
The George E. Stone photographs of architecture, fine arts and decorative arts
comprises images of works of art and architecture in England and Italy made by this photographer and educator on a year-long
trip to Europe in 1930 and
1931. The archive also includes a small number of photographs from other projects, as well as related documentation of Stone's
career.
Background
George Eathl Stone was a documentary filmmaker, photographer, zoologist and educator. Stone was born February 22, 1889 in
Annandale, Minnesota, but by
1900 the family had moved to the Los Angeles area. Stone's interest in photography developed early and he purchased his first
camera while still a
teenager.
Extent
17.9 Linear Feet
(30 boxes)
Restrictions
Contact Library Reproductions and
Permissions.
Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers, with the exception of the negatives.