Solomon Wollman Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1998-0235

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection contains memoranda concerning student employment and items distributed to staff as well as a plan for the photographic laboratory in Storrs Hall (includes two oversize blueprints of Storrs Hall, basement floor). The folder for the Masonic Club at UConn is the only documentation of this organization to date.

Dates

Creation: undated, 1951-1969

Creator

Wollman, Solomon (Creator, Person)

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Solomon E. Wollman, a Hartford native and graduate of Hartford schools, came to the University of Connecticut in 1951 as chief photographer after several years of professional experience.

A graduate of the Pensacola School of Photography, Wollman served for four years as a U.S. Marine Corps photographer during World War II, and later served as industrial photographer for the United Aircraft Corporation.

During his years at the University, Wollman was employed not only as University photographer but also director of the photographic laboratory. He received many awards and commendations for his work, including the first Distinguished Photographer Award (1963, 1971) of the University Photographers Association, of which he was a founding member.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains memoranda, papers, reports and a few photographs collected by Solomon Wollman, photographer for the University of Connecticut (1951-).

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into one series and arranged alphabetically by subject.

Series I: Papers (undated, 1951-1969).

Acquisition Information

Unknown. Presumably transferred upon retirement or by Photographic Laboratory soon thereafter.

Separated Material

Ephemeral materials pertaining to WHUS, the Faculty Center, Athletics, individuals or specific events (i.e., Armed Forces/Military Day) have been filed (as appropriate) in the University Memorabilia Collection or in the Subject files.