Collection inventory

printer friendly version

Paul J. Sedgwick Papers

A description of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Sedgwick, Paul J.
Title: Paul J. Sedgwick Papers
Dates: 1919-1967
Size: 39 linear feet
Abstract: Materials, mostly images and film, related to Sedgwick's botany work
Language: English
Repository: University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives

Biography

Paul J. Sedgwick (1896-1973) was a professor of botany at Syracuse University and an influential photographer. Sedgwick received his Bachelor of Science in 1918 and his Ph.D. in 1922 from the University of Chicago. He came to Syracuse University in 1922 and was promoted to full professor in 1938. He retired as professor emeritus in 1962. Sedgwick was an early user of color photography as well as a pioneer in time-lapse photography and assisted in the design of time-lapse cameras. His photographs have been used by Walt Disney and Perkins of Newark.

Return to top

Scope and Content Note

The Paul J. Sedgwick Papers contain mostly visual materials related to his work in botany and photography including photographs, films, photograph negatives, glass plate negatives, and lantern and stereo slides. A few of the films document Syracuse University, including commencement and faculty events. The collection also includes a selection of Sedgwick's photography and lab equipment. In addition to Sedgwick’s botanical photography, the collection includes correspondence, his journals, course materials, and publications.

Return to top

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact the University Archives for more information.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

Return to top

Related Material

The University Archives has a clipping file and portrait file for Paul J. Sedgwick.

Return to top

Selected Search Terms

Names

Sedgwick, Paul J.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Botany.
Photographers.
Plants.
College teachers.
Higher education.

Types of material

Diaries.
Film reels.
Glass plate negatives.
Lantern slides.
Negatives (photographs)
Photographs.
Slides (photographs)
Sound recordings.
Stereoscopic photographs.
Video recordings.

Return to top

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Paul J. Sedgwick Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of Joanne Sedgwick between 1987 and 2008.

Processing Information

The collection is unprocessed.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Ari Spatola
Date: 17 July 2020
Revision history:

Return to top

Arrangement

Materials remain in their original order.

Return to top

Inventory

An inventory has not yet been created for this collection. Please contact the Repository listed above for more information.

Return to top