Topley Studio fonds [graphic material]
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Topley Studio fonds [graphic material]
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Finding aid Graphic (photo) (Paper) Original index cards by subject in 1936-270 box FDA 0227. Original bound main index in 1936-270 box FDA 0202. Original bound stock in 1936-270 box FDA 0226 with copy in 1936-270 box FDA 0206. Alphabetical index cards in 1936-270 box FDA 0204. Original appointment books by negative number in 1936-270 box FDA 0204. General repairs, 'H' series, 1921 price list and correspondence in 1936-270 box FDA 0206. Original bound alphabetical indexes for 1879-1923 located in 1936-270 boxes FDA 0207 to FDA 0209. Original index to groups located in 1936-270 boxes FDA 0210 to FDA 0218. Original index to women in 1936-270 boxes FDA 0218 to FDA 0223. Original index to men in 1936-270 boxes FDA 0224 and FDA 0225. Forty-two bound albums of contact prints in chronological order in Gatineau to be consulted under supervision: fragile. Result of rehousing two albums from container 2000634675 now R639 volume 7 and 8. FA-001 (Restrictions not set)
http://data2.archives.ca/pdf/pdf001/p000002389.pdfH.M. Ami series (Other) Series level description series FA-001 On-lineGraphic (photo) (Electronic) As a result of the Nitrate Rehousing Project, one box of negatives has been split into two: Former container 2000924175 is now Vol 2, 2001737260 (items 149712 to 149029) and Vol. 3. 2001737261 (items 149031 to 149709) (90: Open) -
Record information Topley Studio fonds [graphic material]
Date:1868-1926.Reference:R639-0-5-EType of material:PhotographsFound in:Archives / Collections and FondsItem ID number:138219Date(s):1868-1926.Place of creation:CanadaExtent:ca. 150,000 photographs : b&w, glass plate negatives ; various dimensions.
53 albums (ca. 120,000 photographs) : b&w, contact prints ; 7.6 x 12.7 cm (3 x 5 inches).
Negative Glass - wet collodionLanguage of material:EnglishAdded language of material:English, FrenchScope and content:The Topley Studio fonds includes primarily though far from exclusively, portrait studio photography taken in Ottawa in the period 1868-1924. Portraits of Governors-Generals, Prime Ministers, members of Parliament, Senators, civil servants and residents of Ottawa are included in the fonds. There are also numerous photographs of the city of Ottawa and the surrounding area; views were, however taken at various points across the country primarily from the 1890's onwards. Included in the fonds is work by other other photographers, notably Charles Horetzky and the Studio of Thomas and Philander Stiff operators of Stiff Brothers. In addition, one large photograph showing the E.B. Eddy lumber operations, old Hull, Aug. 1902.Provenance:Additional name(s):Biography/Administrative history:Topley Studio : Topley Studio, founded by William James Topley, was established in 1872 in Ottawa, (Ontario); it flourished first at 90 Wellington Street, Ottawa from 1872-1875 then at 132 Sparks Street from 1878-1924. This was formerly Notman's Ottawa branch which originally opened in 1867. At various times, William was assisted by brothers John and Horatio, and at least by 1891, by his son, William de Courcy. In 1907, William James Topley sold the studio and its contents to his son William de Courcy Topley who continued the business until 1926. Images are largely fashionable portraiture. An associate Company, the Topley Optical Instrument Company, sold optical goods such as theodolites, telescopes, etc.
Works located in: University of British Columbia, Library, Special Collections, Vancouver, B.C.; Public Archives of Nova Scotia, Halifax, N.S.; Metropolitan Toronto Library, Toronto, Ont.; Metropolitan Toronto Library Theatre Department, Toronto, Ont.
Exhibition(s): 1970, Reflections on a Capital, PAC, Ottawa (group). 1971, 75 Years of Photography 1896 to 1970, Ottawa Camera Club. 1980, City Blocks, City Spaces, PAC, Ottawa.Additional information:General note:Fonds consists of both original glass plate negatives in a variety of sizes from 4" x 5" up to 24" x 36" and a series of photographic albums, used both for indexing, and for ordering purposes.
The Topley Studio carried out extensive photographic work on behalf of the federal government, as well as selling photographic equipment and supplies.
The Index consists of 66 albums of photographs by the Topley Studio and two account books (one from the Topley Studio and one from the Notman studio). The pages of the albums are set up like contact sheets, and as the title suggests, are indexes to the Topley negatives, usually arranged in chronological and numerical order. To take an example, one of the album from 1875 to 1877 contains negatives 17551 to 22197.
Each photograph and/or space for a photograph bears a brief description and negative number. In many of the earlier albums several photographs are missing from their designated spots. The indexes date from 1868 to 1923 and contain a large number of portraits. It is by no means a complete index to the Topley Fonds as many of the photographs taken by Topley are not included. As well, the indexes do not indicate to which of the various size groups a negative may belong, making it difficult to use effectively as a finding aid.
In addition, there are a number of photographic albums compiled by William James Topley consisting of scenic views around Ottawa, and in the Gatineau and Ottawa river valleys.Custodial history:The Topley Studio grew out of the William Notman Studio branch located in Ottawa, opened there in 1868. William James Topley manager and chief photographer at the Notham Studio's Ottawa location, took over proprietorship of that Studio in 1872, and operated it under the Notham name until about 1875 when he opened at a new location under his own name. He continued in business until 1910 when the business was transferred to his son William de Courcy Topley, who continued it until 1926. The fonds was sold to the Public Archives of Canada by William de Courcy Topley in 1936. William James Topley's brother Horatio Needham Topley also worked in the business.Availability of other formats note:The following items have been digitized: PA-011337 PA-013342 PA-011543 PA-011616 PA-011418 PA-010401 PA-010256 PA-010409 (DAPDCAP).Container note(s):2 : Nitrate - Previously RV4 114 barcode 2000924175
3 : Nitrate - Previously RV4 114 barcode 2000924175
7 : Album July 1869 to April 1870. Print number 5360 - 7929.
8 : Album March 1870 to February 1871. Print number 3547-5686.
9 : album December 1870 to June 1871, Print number 7517-8926Source:PrivateLibrary of Congress class no.:03924
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Ordering and viewing options Conditions of access:Graphic (photo)[Consultation Open]
Access given through a photo archivist for the glass platesVolume [R639][Consultation Open]1--3;[Consultation Open]6--9;[Consultation Open]Box [TOPLEY, WILLIAM JAMES 1936-270][Consultation Open]1953--1966;[Consultation Open]1970--1973;[Consultation Open]1984--1988;[Consultation Open]4775--4777;[Consultation Open]2001009259;[Consultation Open]2001534498;[Consultation Open]01951/X1--01951/X2;[Consultation Open]01952/X1--01952/X2;[Consultation Open]01953A;[Consultation Open]A 0121;[Consultation Open]A 0123--A 0132;[Consultation Open]A 0133-1--A 0133-2;[Consultation Open]A 0134--A 0172;[Consultation Open]A 120-1--A 120-2;[Consultation Open]B 0129;[Consultation Open]C 0536;[Consultation Open]FDA 0202--FDA 0227;[Consultation Open]INT 017;[Consultation Open]OS 0200;[Consultation Open]PF 0042/X1--PF 0042/X2;[Consultation Open]RV3 142--RV3 144;[Consultation Open]RV6 154;[Consultation Open]RV8 315;[Consultation Open]SC 0497--SC 0498;[Consultation Open]Terms of use:Copyright: Expired.
Credit: Name of photographer (unless otherwise indicated "William James Topley Studio" / Library and Archives Canada / E-copy numberYou can order materials in advance to be ready for you when you visit. You will need a user card to do this.
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