Newcomb Archives
Allen, Alma
87-054
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Newcomb Archives
- Creator - Associated name
- Allen, Alma
- Title
- Allen, Alma
- ID
- 87-054
- Date [inclusive]
- 1946-1975
- Extent
- 6.0 Cubic feet 6 oversized boxes
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Alma Allen worked as a successful photographer and business woman for most of her life. A New Orleans native, she opened her first studio in Berkeley, California with her husband and daughter, but returned to New Orleans following her husband’s passing. Alma Allen won many awards for her work, and operated studios in New Orleans and Metairie. She was involved in all aspects of her business, from photo processing to sales, and was a devoted mother and grandmother.
Scope and Contents note
Portraits taken throughout Alma Allen’s career
Organization and Arrangement
Photographs have been placed in protective mylar covers, and in some cases, have been placed in folders.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Newcomb Archives
Newcomb Center for Research on WomenSeltzer-Gerard Reading Room
62 Newcomb Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118
504 865 5762
vorhoff@tulane.edu
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials note
Women’s Rituals Exhibit (NCCROW)
Controlled Access Headings
Occupation(s)
- Photographers
Subject(s)
- Photography- New Orleans
Collection Inventory
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Box 1 of 6 General note1. Two small photos of blonde woman 2. Cows grazing 3. Snowy backyard 4. Man with a moustache 5. Photo of man conducting 6. Headshot of man (2) 7. Two young girls 8. Girl with short hair 9. Woman in long white dress 10. Communion girl 11. Six children 12. Blonde woman with bobbed hair 13. Baptism 14. Woman with curly updo 15. Man in light suit (2) 16. Woman in pearls and hairbow 17. Woman looking over the shoulder 18. Man with cigarette (2) 19. Woman posing with metal work 20. Woman posing with bird (2) 21. Woman wearing red lipstick 22. Baby sitting on column 23. Mardi Gras king and queen 24. Little girl with birdcage 25. Bride and bridal party 26. Alma Allen with camera 27. Peter Cook? – Bride and groom with champagne glasses 28. Blonde woman 29. Little girl sitting on chair 30. Woman in white hat 31. Little girl in winter coat and hat 32. Baby with phone 33. Young man 34. Woman with curly hair 35. Mardi Gras queen and court 36. Little boy 37. Ballerina 38. Woman in pearl collar necklace (2) 39. Woman with short hair 40. Little girl outside 41. Man with glasses 42. Woman with bobbed hair 43. Bar Mitzvah 44. Young man 45. Black poodle 46. Man with glasses 47. Woman in gown posing with chair 48. Man with moustache 49. Woman with platinum blonde bob and fur coat 50. Young man with shaggy hair 51. Little girl standing 52. Brunette woman 53. Woman with long blonde hair 54. Woman in hoop earrings 55. Woman with curls 56. Woman with gold pendant 57. Woman in gold necklace 58. Young bride 59. Little girl with stuffed animal 60. Baby with gold cross 61. Toddler standing 62. Man with thick rimmed glasses 63. Woman with short hair 64. Standing bride 65. Man with glasses 66. Confederate Memorial Hall 67. Man with gray hair 68. Woman with leaf pendant 69. Woman in pearls and updo 70. Woman in black dress 71. Blonde woman 72. Woman with short brown hair 73. Snow covered car in Louisiana 74. Man in uniform 75. Man with glasses 76. Man in beret 77. Man in fedora 78. Man in thick rimmed glasses 79. Man in black suit 80. Woman in glamorous gown 81. Man with cigarette 82. Woman with long blonde hair 83. Seated bride 84. Bride with bouquet 85. Woman wearing gold chain 86. Man in cable knit sweater 87. Women wearing a bun 88. Family portrait 89. Group of children 90. Woman in collared shirt 91. Bride with flowers and rosary beads 92. Little girl with basket 93. Little boy in jumper (2) 94. Three children 95. Baby 96. Girl in ribbons 97. Two brides 98. Prom/graduation photos 99. Man with pipe 100. Mardi Gras court 101. Mother and son 102. Woman sewing |
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Box 2 of 6 General noteIncludes photos of: --Wedding parties --Family portraits --Child portraits --Glamour shots --Men in uniforms --Carnival |
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Box 3 of 6 General note1. Uptown-Picayune article searching for the subjects of photogrpahs- Sept. 20, 2001 (two copies) 2. Boy holding book (damaged) 3. Boy (damaged) 4. Woman in green hat (damaged) 5. Three photos of man in costume 6. “Original by Pops Whitesell- internationall famous” 7. Boy in seersucker suit 8. Smiling boy 9. Collage of young girl 10. Girl in nightgown 11. Girl with muff 12. Baby wearing necklace 13. Baby in glasses 14. Portrait- pastel style 15. Baby held by mother 16. Woman in pearl necklace 17. Woman with flowers 18. Woman with flower in hair 19. Woman in pearls 20. Woman on staircase 21. Woman with bangs- black and white photo 22. Seated woman 23. Woman on phone 24. Smiling woman 25. Woman in pink tulle marked “Dufour” 26. Black poodle 27. Woman in tulle 28. Small portrait- pearls 29. Woman in feather boa 30. Woman in fur wrap 31. Man at piano 32. Army officer 33. Green-eyed woman 34. “California 1937” 35. Woman in red blouse 36. Bride solo 37. Bride and groom with rings 38. Bride and groom- candle 39. At the altar 40. Seated bride and groom 41. Couple (black and white photo) 42. Man lighting cigarette 43. Woman in purple necklace 44. “Christi” 45. Seated woman in satin gown 46. Woman looking upwards 47. Blond girl- profile 48. Two small portraits- women 49. Woman in crown and cape 50. Boy in maroon blazer 51. Girl in white dress 52. Woman in shadows 53. Woman in necklace (small portrait) 54. Smoking man 55. Man with cigar 56. Small boy seated 57. Woman with beehive hairdo 58. “Fresh Blossoms” 1958 Award of Merit- Professional Photographers Association of Louisiana 59. Cross legged teenager 60. Little girl sucking her thumb 61. Woman in sun hat 62. Boy in fedora “Young American” 63. “Diane” 1958 Award of Merit- Professional Photographers Association of Louisiana 64. Boy in white button down |
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Box 4 of 6 General noteIncludes photos of: --Wedding parties --Family portraits --Child portraits --Glamour shots --Men in uniform --Special events |
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Box 5 of 6 General noteIncludes photos of: --Wedding parties --Family portraits --Child portraits --Glamour shots --Men in uniform --Special events |
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Box 6 of 6 General noteIncludes photos of: --Wedding parties --Family portraits --Child portraits --Glamour shots --Men in uniforms --Special events |
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