Guide to the James Billups Photographs 1880s-1910s

Repository
Heinz History Center
Title
James Billups Photographs
Creator
Billups, James
Collection Number
PSS 0046
Extent
1.0 linear feet (2 boxes)
Date
1880s-1910s
Abstract
James Billups Sr. operated a photography studio in Jeanette, Pa., during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The James Billups Photographs contain 135 images depicting Billup family members, as well as other unidentified individuals and groups.
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
Author
The guide to this collection was written by Alex J. Toner.
Sponsor
This collection has been made accessible as part of an NHPRC-funded Basic Processing grant.
Publisher
Heinz History Center
Address
1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org

History

James Billups Sr., an English immigrant, operated a photography studio in Jeanette, Pa., during the latter half of the nineteenth century. His studio was located at 217 and 219 Third Street; however he conducted business throughout Westmoreland County, Pa. His daughter, Eva Billups, was a nurse and baker during the Great Depression, and was married to Wallace Downs Sr.

Scope and Content Notes

The James Billups Photographs contain 135 images depicting Billup family members, as well as other unidentified individuals and groups. These primarily consist of prints and cabinet cards; however there are several tin types and one glass plate. There are images of James's brother, Thomas Billups, as well as men identified as Jess, Fred, and Joe Billups. Eva Billups, the daughter of James Billups, and her husband Wallace Downs Sr. are both featured. Roughly 45 images are unidentified.

Conditions Governing Access

None.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift from Jannie Nedley in 2011.

Archives accession # 2011.0296

Preferred Citation

James Billups Photographs, 1880s-1910s, PSS 0046 , Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Alex J. Toner on 03/15/2012.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Thomas and Katherine Detre Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.

Subjects

    Personal Names

    • Downs, Wallace, Sr.

    Geographic Names

    • Westmoreland County (Pa.)
    • Jeanette (Pa.)

    Other Subjects

    • Photography--Pennsylvania--Jeanette

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