Brimley Photograph Collection

The Brimley Collection is named for Herbert Hutchinson Brimley, the first curator (and later, first director) of the North Carolina State Museum of Natural History. During his years of service with the State Museum, Brimley assembled North Carolina displays at various national and international expositions. In preparation of his exhibits for the various shows, Brimley did his own photographic work and traveled throughout North Carolina to capture scenes for display in his exhibits.

This collection (PhC.42) documents many aspects of life in the state in the late 19th and early 20th century. Most of the collection is black and white, with a few oversized prints that are hand colored.

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