Dr. Sudha J. Sagar Photograph Collection
Scope and Contents
The Dr. Sudha J. Sagar Collection contains photographs documenting Sagar's family, both in Chennai, India (formerly known as Madras) and in the United States. Photographs show Sagar; her husband, Dr. Satya Sagar; her daughter, Usha; her parents, Sivarama Sastry and Rajeswaram Vepa; her grandparents; and other friends and family. Photos include formal and informal photos of individuals and groups. Photos show individuals wearing pieces of clothing that were also donated to MHS.
Dates
- ca. 1930-1992
Conditions Governing Access
No viewing restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. The user assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Sudha J. Sagar was a first generation immigrant to St. Louis from Chennai, India (formerly known as Madras). She was born to Sivarama Sastry and Rajeswaram Vepa on December 14, 1936. She came to the United States on August 5, 1963 and settled in Toledo, Ohio, before moving to New York City, then Montreal, and finally settling in St. Louis in 1971. She married Dr. Satya Sagar, also an Indian immigrant, and they had one daughter, Usha. She passed away on May 25, 1995 in St. Louis after a ten year battle with cancer.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Color prints and black and white prints have been separated for preservation purposes.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
No physical or technical restrictions.
Donor Information
Collection donated by Dr. Sudha J. Sagar, 1995.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital copies and item-level records of select images are posted as they are created and can be accessed through the Online Collections on the Missouri Historical Society website (mohistory.org/collections).
Digitized images are generated from the original item whenever possible and files are adjusted only to ensure an accurate representation. Master files are saved in TIF format and JPEG viewing files are automatically generated from the master files.
Separated Materials
Photos show individuals wearing pieces of clothing that were also donated to MHS.
Formats
Photographs
Processing Information
Processed by Lauren Sallwasser, 2024.
- Title
- Guide to the Dr. Sudha J. Sagar Photograph Collection.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- EAD by Lauren Sallwasser using ArchivesSpace.
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society, Photographs and Prints Department Repository
Library and Research Center
225 South Skinker Boulevard
St. Louis MO 63105
photo@mohistory.org