Finding Aid of the Siddell Studio Photograph Collection, PHC.48
Abstract
Siddell Studio was owned and operated from c.1916 through the 1940's on Fayetteville
Street in downtown Raleigh, NC, by Henry A. Siddell, who was born in Indiana c.1882.
Siddell Studio was one of the largest photography studios in the state of North Carolina
by the 1930's, producing individual and group portraits, other traditional studio
photography work, photography for school yearbooks, official photography for the North
Carolina General Assembly and other government entities, as well as a wide variety
of picture postcards. Henry A. Siddell also operated a studio in St. Petersburg, FL,
by the late 1930's. Siddell was married to Hallie Simkins Siddell (1896-1977), also
a photographer, associated with the Foto Shop on Fayetteville Street as well as Siddell
Studio.
The collection primarily consists of photographic prints and negatives of composite
pictures of the North Carolina General Assembly, 1935-1961. It also includes exterior
and interior shots of buildings and group pictures.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Siddell Studio Photograph Collection
- Call Number
- PHC.48
- Creator
-
Siddell Studio
- Date
- 1904 - c. 1961
- Extent
- 64.00 items
- Language
-
English
- Repository
-
State Archives of North Carolina
Restrictions on Access & Use
Use Restrictions
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], PhC.48.1, Siddell Studio Photograph Collection, State Archives
of North Carolina; Raleigh, NC.
Collection Overview
The collection consists of 64 photographic prints and negatives primarily of composite
pictures of the North Carolina General Assembly from 1935 to 1961. The group also
contains photos of members of the North Carolina Supreme Court, Wake Forest College
Senior Class of 1909, an unidentified Sunday School Class of children, July, 1904,
interior views of the House Chamber (1941) and the Senate Chamber (1943), and an exterior
view of the State Capitol at night (undated). The composite prints are examples of
the firm's work that it provided for the legislators. Most of the negatives are flexible
film, but a few are of the glass plate variety.
Arrangement Note
The collection is arranged chronologically and by topic. The General Assembly photos
have been organized by the Senate and the House. The prints and the negatives have
been placed in separate boxes. The prints are arranged by size (smallest to largest).
Biographical/Historical note
Siddell Studio was owned and operated from c.1916 through the 1940's on Fayetteville
Street in downtown Raleigh, NC, by Henry A. Siddell, who was born in Indiana c.1882.
Siddell Studio was one of the largest photography studios in the state of North Carolina
by the 1930's, producing individual and group portraits, other traditional studio
photography work, photography for school yearbooks, official photography for the North
Carolina General Assembly and other government entities, as well as a wide variety
of picture postcards. Henry A. Siddell also operated a studio in St. Petersburg, FL,
by the late 1930's. Siddell was married to Hallie Simkins Siddell (1896-1977), also
a photographer, associated with the Foto Shop on Fayetteville Street as well as Siddell
Studio.
Contents of the Collection
1. Negatives
NC Senate Composite, 8"x10", 1935
PhC.48.1.01
NC Senate Composite, 8"x10" (2), 1939
PhC.48.1.02
NC Senate Composite, 8"x10", 1943
PhC.48.1.03
NC Senate Composite, 8"x10" (Glass), 1943
PhC.48.1.04
NC Senate, Interior of Chamber at Capitol, Elevated View, 8"x10", 1943
NC Senate Composite, 5"x7", 1945
PhC.48.1.05
NC Senate Composite, 8"x10", 1945
PhC.48.1.06
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (2), 1939
PhC.48.1.07
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (2), 1941
PhC.48.1.08
NC House of Representatives, Interior of Chamber at Capitol, Elevated View, 8"x10", 1941
PhC.48.1.10
NC House of Representatives, Kennel Club Composite, 5"x7", 1941
PhC.48.1.11
NC House of Representatives Composite, 11"x14" (Oversized Negative arranged with prints), 1943
PhC.48.1.12
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (2), 1951
PhC.48.1.13
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (Glass), 1951
PhC.48.1.14
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (Glass) Different Design, 1951
PhC.48.1.15
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (4), 1953
PhC.48.1.16
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (Glass), 1953
PhC.48.1.17
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10", 1955
PhC.48.1.18
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (2), 1957
PhC.48.1.20
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10" (3), 1959
PhC.48.1.21
NC House of Representatives Composite, 8"x10", 1961
PhC.48.1.22
NC House of Representatives, Unidentified Pages, 4"x5" (3 Poses)
PhC.48.1.23
2. Prints
NC Supreme Court, 8"x10" (2 copies), 1951-1952
PhC.48.2.01
NC Supreme Court, 8"x10" (1 copy) slightly different, 1951-1952
PhC.48.2.02
NC Supreme Court (?), 8"x10", ca. 1940s
PhC.48.2.03
NC Senate Composite, 8"x10", 1939
PhC.48.2.04
Primary Department (Children in Unidentified Church),July, 1904
PhC.48.2.05
NC House of Representatives, Kennel Club, Session of, 11"x14" (2 copies), 1941
PhC.48.2.06
Wake Forest College Senior Class Composite, by Wharton & Tyree, 15"x20", 1909
PhC.48.2.07
NC State Capitol, Exterior View at Night, 16"x20"
PhC.48.2.08
NC House of Representatives Composite, 16"x20", 1923
PhC.48.2.09
NC Senate Composite, 11"x14", 1945
PhC.48.2.10
NC Senate Composite, 16"x20" (2), 1945
PhC.48.2.11
NC House of Representatives Composite, 20"x24" (2), 1943
PhC.48.2.12
NC House of Representatives Composite, 20"x24", 1945
PhC.48.2.13
NC House of Representatives Composite, 20"x24" (2), 1951
PhC.48.2.14
NC House of Representatives Composite, 20"x24", 1953
PhC.48.2.15
NC House of Representatives Composite, 20"x24" (2), 1955
PhC.48.2.16
NC House of Representatives Composite, 20"x24" (2), 1957
PhC.48.2.17
NC House of Representatives Composite, 20"x24" (2), 1959
PhC.48.2.18
NC House of Representatives Composite, 20"x24" (2), 1961
PhC.48.2.19
Subject Headings
North Carolina. General Assembly. House of Representatives.
North Carolina. General Assembly. Senate.
North Carolina. Supreme Court.
Siddell Studio (Raleigh, N.C.)
Wake Forest College--Students.
College students--North Carolina--1909.
Government buildings--North Carolina--Raleigh.
Sunday schools--North Carolina--1904.
North Carolina State Capital (Raleigh, N.C.)
Acquisitions Information
The collection was donated to the North Carolina State Archives by an unidentified
party (probably Siddell Studio of Raleigh) on an unspecified date. Accessioned by
the State Archives in June, 1992.
Processing Information
Processed by Stephen E. Massengill, June, 1992
Encoded by Dietra Stanley
Encoding updated by Aaron Cusick, January, 2012