Bill Bach and George E. Tonkin photographs
Content Description
This collection consists of the work of two Idaho photographers, George E. Tonkin and William Bach. The collection was given to the historical society by Mr. Bach.
The collection was divided between the two photographers:
Box 1 - 10, George Tonkin:
Box 1 - 8, negatives, gelatin dry plate
Box 9 - 10, prints
Box 11 - 13, William Bach:
Box 11 - 12, prints
Box 13, negatives, acetate
Dates
- Creation: 1899 - 1911
- Creation: 1940 - 1950
- Digitized: 2019
Extent
16 Cubic Feet (13 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Condition Description
Mr. Tonkin's collection is in overall stable condition. There are a few glass plates that are broken, emulsion has flaked off, some with significant image material loss. Mr. Bach's collection has significant vinegar syndrome. Images need to be appraised for digitization and placed in cold storage
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Geographic
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712 United States
(208) 334-2620
public.archives@ishs.idaho.gov