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Overview<\/h2>
Title:<\/strong><\/td>Jack Engeman collection<\/td><\/tr>
Call Number:<\/strong><\/td>Coll118<\/td><\/tr>
Creator:<\/strong><\/td>Engeman Jack<\/td><\/tr>
Dates:<\/strong><\/td>1900-1984<\/td><\/tr>
Size:<\/strong><\/td>99 boxes (45 linear feet)<\/td><\/tr>
Abstract:<\/strong><\/td>This collection is comprised of images, chiefly 35 mm color slides, taken by photographer Jack Engeman. Other formats include black and white and color negatives and prints, contact sheets, glass slides, photo discs, and vintage photographs of Jack Engeman and family. Original photographs from all of Engemen’s books are included. There are a number of images of the photographer as a young man as well as pictures taken of his own children and grandchildren. The collection also contains some of Engeman’s painted works and correspondence. Subjects covered in the collection include integration in Baltimore City schools, scenes of Baltimore and other regions of Maryland, children, landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits.<\/td><\/tr>
Language:<\/strong><\/td>English<\/td><\/tr>
Citation:<\/strong><\/td>Jack Engeman collection, The Photograph Collections, Collection 118, Special Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Administrative\/Biographical Note<\/h2>

John T. \u201cJack\u201d Engeman was an American photographer. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1900, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1924, and remained in the service for 17 years. At the outbreak of World War II, he returned to the Academy to teach engineering where he served for the duration of the war. After his time in the service, Engeman dedicated himself to photography, working on contract for the government, several airlines such as TWA and American, as well as the Baltimore City School system, among others. In his career, Engeman authored 12 photo essay books, and captured countless scenes of Baltimore and the world around him. His photographic and painted works were featured in a number of exhibitions, including several at the Peale Museum and the Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery. Engeman remained an avid photographer until his death in 1984.<\/p>

Provenance Information<\/h2>

Donated by Alice Engeman in two gifts: P86-13, P89-14.<\/p>

It is unknown if any arrangement was undertaken at the time of accessioning (P86-13, P89-14); a detailed inventory was created at this time. In 2014, the collection was rehoused and the folder list was created by student assistant Kathleen Foster under the supervision of Special Collections Librarian Susan Graham.<\/p>

Access & Use<\/h2>

No restrictions.<\/p>

Reproductions allowed for research purposes. UMBC is the copyright owner; permission to reproduce is required.<\/p>

Subject Headings<\/h2>