Robert Broder photographs and papers

This collection has seven series and contains photographic materials and papers created by Robert Broder. Materials in this collection date from 1953-2013 and document the University of Arizona as well as people and events within the Tucson and Southern Arizona region.

The first series has two subseries and contains black and white and color prints of varying sizes and contact sheets. The first subseries contains materials that were published in regional newspapers and magazines, as well as materials that were entered into national and international photography competitions and exhibits and freelance work. These materials document events, photographic studies, animals, people, as well as personal photographs that were not intended for publishing or exhibit. These materials document personal friends and professional colleagues, and trips. The second subseries contains photographs that were published in the and local newspapers. The materials document athletic teams, internal and external views of campus buildings, prominent faculty and, Robert Kennedy’s visit in March, 1968, student life, and views of campus.

The second series has two subseries and contains slides. The first subseries has no arrangement and contains personal and professional materials created by Robert Broder. The second subseries has no arrangement and contains materials that document The University of Arizona including students, faculty, buildings, sporting events, campus views, and surrounding businesses.

The third series contains black and white and color negatives of various sizes with some materials duplicated in Series 1 and Series 2. The majority of the materials are held in their original housing and contain identification by the creator. A portion of the materials are unidentified. This series has no arrangement and is described at the box level.

The fourth series contains copies of newspapers, magazines, and other publications that published photographs by Robert Broder. The fifth series contains documents collected or created by Robert Broder. It consists of press passes issued to Broder, business cards, resumes, and various certificates and awards.

The sixth series contains correspondence primarily sent to Robert Broder. It consists of letters from editors of various publications concerning photographs Broder submitted for publication, exhibit submission and awarding, camera product suggestions, award letters, and letters of appreciation. Of particular interest are correspondence from Congressman Morris Udall, University of Arizona President Richard Harvill, and a photocopy of a letter sent by Andy Warhol.

The seventh series contains photography course materials. It consists of materials from The Gellert-Wolfman Publishing Corporation Photo Methods for Industry course in which Robert Broder was enrolled as well as materials from a course he taught at the Winona School of Photography in 1972.

The eight series contains sketches created by David Fitzsimmons, cartoonist for the .