Sam Breck photograph collection, 1950s-1990s

Summary

Creator:

Breck, Samuel L., 1928-

Abstract:

Sam Breck was an Ann Arbor, Mich., photographer. The collection consists of color slides of railroad depots and other railroad scenes, chiefly in Michigan but including scenes in other states; slides, photographs and negatives of Ann Arbor and University of Michigan buildings, views, and events; photographs and negatives of Michigan Youth Symphony.

Extent:

2 linear feet
9.3 MB (online)

Language:

English

Call Number:

2008032 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Len Coombs, 2013

Background

Scope and Content:

The Sam Breck photograph collection consists of color slides of railroad depots and other railroad scenes, chiefly in Michigan but including scenes in other states; slides, photographs and negatives of Ann Arbor and University of Michigan buildings, views, and events; photographs and negatives of Michigan Youth Symphony. The collection is divided into four series, based on format: Slides, Prints, Negatives, and Contact sheets, along with a small Other series.

Biographical / Historical:

Samuel "Sam" L. Breck, Jr. was born in 1928, the son of Samuel L. and Margaret H. Breck. In 1930 the family lived in Detroit, Precinct 19. Sam also had a younger brother, David. For over 40 years, Sam Breck was married to his wife, Marion. Together they had two sons, Bob and Bill, and three grandchildren. Sam was a photographer, particularly of trains, locomotives, and depots. During the last years of his life he battled a number of illnesses. Sam died on March 15, 2009 in Minnesota. He was buried from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His wife, Marion, preceded him in death. (This information is from his obituary published in the Ann Arbor News on March 29, 2009.)

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Sam Breck (donor 5447 ) in 1998, with an addition donated by his estate, through Bill McKnight, in 2012.

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Railfans -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Railroads -- United States.
Railroads -- Michigan.
Railroad facilities -- United States.
Railroad facilities -- Michigan.

Formats:

Color slides.
Digital file formats.
Photographs.

Names:

Ann Arbor Train and Trolley Watchers.
Michigan Central Railroad Depot (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Michigan Youth Symphony.
University of Michigan.
Tarbell, Jim.

Places:

Ann Arbor (Mich.)