Collection - Alberto Wareham Limited photograph collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Alberto Wareham Limited photograph collection

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  • Graphic material

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Previously known as A. Wareham Ltd. Spencer's Cove Photographs

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  • Source of title proper: Title based on the contents of the collection

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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)

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  • [between 1903 and 1980] (Creation)
    Creator
    Alberto Wareham Limited

Physical description area

Physical description

24 photographs: b&w

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Name of creator

(c.1903-[198-])

Administrative history

Alberto Wareham Limited was established at Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland circa 1903. This small mercantile business later expanded into Harbour Buffett and became a major supplier of the inshore fishery in eastern Placentia Bay.

Custodial history

Photographs remained in the custody of Freeman Wareham until acquired by MHA in the 1980s.

Scope and content

Collection contains photographs related to the business and family interests of Alberto Wareham Limited, Newfoundland. Subjects include the Alberto Wareham Limited premises and vessels in Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay; vessels owned by Alberto Wareham Limited in Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay; the vessels Alberto Wareham and Herbert L. Rawding; a house being towed across Placentia Bay; and Elsie Wareham, Alberto's Wareham's sister.

Some photographers, including John Butt and Bill Davies, are identified. Other photographers are unknown.

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Physical condition

Immediate source of acquisition

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Language of material

  • English

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    Location of originals

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    Restrictions on access

    No restrictions on access.

    Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

    Finding aids

    MHA Finding Aid 84. Item level description. Also on MHA database PHOTUSER.

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    Physical description

    The photographs measure 20 x 25 cm or smaller

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    Status

    Draft

    Level of detail

    Partial

    Dates of creation, revision and deletion

    Created - April 23, 2013

    Language of description

    • English

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