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Herbert Lotz Georgia O'Keeffe Property Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS-4

Scope and Content Note

Herbert Lotz photographed Georgia O'Keeffe's Ghost Ranch property and surrounding area in 1999. Lotz was contracted by the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum to photograph Georgia O'Keeffe's property in Abiquiu during the Museum's 10th Anniversary. In 2011, the Museum contracted Lotz to photograph both the Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch properties. The collection includes both interior and exterior views of the properties. This collection consists of 35 mm color negatives, 120 color transparency film, 4 x 5" color transparency film, and copy prints with the bulk of the collection in 35 mm format and focusing on the Abiquiu property.

Dates

  • Creation: 1999 - 2011

Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public for research purposes. The photographic print materials may be used by researchers. The use of film materials requires the permission of the archivist.

Copy and Reproduction Restrictions

Photocopies of photographic print materials may be made for research purposes only.

Full Extent

0.376 Linear Feet

Language

English

Abstract

Herbert Lotz photographed Georgia O'Keeffe's property in Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. This collection consists of 35 mm color negatives, 120 color transparency film, 4 x 5" color transparency film, and photographs.

Arrangement of Collection

REVISE The collection is arranged by media type and then chronologically. Arrangement is based on the original arrangement as used by the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Missing Title

Series 1
Photographs
Series 2
Film

Acquisition Information

This collection was created by the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Accruals

The materials from 1999 and 2007 were accessioned in 2009. The additional 2011 photographic materials were accessioned and added to the collection in 2011. Additional materials added to the collection in 2026.

Related Materials

The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum owns additional film by Herbert Lotz and there are additional photographs of the Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch properties by other photographers in the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum collections.

Ownership and Rights

The collection is the physical property of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Copyright for film created in 1999 and 2007 is held by the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and copyright for film created in 2011 is held by Herbert Lotz. The collection is subject to all copyright laws. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply. Contact the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum for further copyright and publication information as it pertains to this collection.

Processing Information

Initial processing of the collection was completed by Elizabeth Ehrnst in 2009. Accruals processed by Elizabeth Ehrnst in 2011.

Title
Finding Aid to the Herbert Lotz Georgia O'Keeffe Property Photographs, 1999-2011
Status
Under Revision
Author
Elizabeth Ehrnst
Date
March 2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Repository

Contact:
217 Johnson Street
Santa Fe NM 87501 US
505-946-1000