The Francis Frith Collection

This material is held atUniversity of Dundee Archive Services

  • Reference
    • GB 254 MS 37
  • Dates of Creation
    • c 1890-1950
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 59 items

Scope and Content

Photographs taken by Francis Frith of Highland Perthshire including Abercairny, Aberfeldy, Glencoe, Blair Atholl, Blairgowrie, Dunkeld, Fowlis Wester, Glenalmond, Glen Lyon, Inchbrook, Killiekrankie, Loch Earn, Loch Leven, Pitlochry, Sma' Glen, and Stanley.

Arrangement

Usually chronological within series.

Access Information

Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.

Acquisition Information

The photographs were purchased from The Francis Frith Collection by the Archives in 1997 (AccM/343).

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Photograph

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Bernard John McLaughlin.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

Appraisal Information

Francis Frith, was born in Chesterfield, in 1822. An early exponent of photography, Frith set up his own company in 1859 in Reigate, publishing photographic views. He travelled around the world taking photographs and in later years employed additional photographers to satisfy demand. Frith died in Cannes in 1898, but the family company continued to operate until its closure in 1971.

Accruals

Not expected

Location of Originals

The Francis Frith Collection, Dorset

Additional Information

Published

Catalogued

MS 37