Scope and Contents The Ada and Ida Britton Photography Collection contains photographs documenting Ada and Ida’s work with the American Committee for Devastated France (known by its French acronym, C. A. R. D.), as well as Britton family homes, trips, and vehicles. Many of the photographs were likely taken by Ada and Ida, who were avid photographers, although there is little indication as to who specifically took individual photographs. The lantern slides may have been used in public presentations given by the...

Scope and Contents The collection consists of correspondence and invoices relating to the Hume home at 11 Carrswold, newspaper clippings, and documents relating to Fred Hume, Sr.’s career. Two folders comprise the collection: one for items relating to Hume’s career and one relating to the Hume residence. Items within each folder are arranged chronologically and date from 1927 to 1988 with large date gaps: 1947-1969 and 1971-1987. In 1927, Fred Hume, Sr. endorsed the Oil-o-Matic from...