Photo Collection

CARTER PLANTATION, SPRINGFIELD, LOUISIANA

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

1-9 1981 3 x 5 1 of each original B&W print 35mm B&W

Different views of entrance posts and house as it looked in
1981.

10 1981 3 x 5 3 B&W print 35mm B&W (3)

Drawing of Carter Plantation as it looks today on note paper
used by Wiley sharp.

11 unknown 3 x 5 3 B&W copy print 35mm B&W (3)

12 unknown 3 x 5 5 B&W copy print 35mm B&W (5)

13 unknown 3 x 5 3 B&W copy print 35mm B&W (3)

Early views of the Carter Plantation. Pix #’s 12 and 13
have family groups standing in the front of the house.

14 1981 3 x 5 1 original B&W print 35mm B&W

15 1981 3 x 5 1 original B&W print 35mm B&W

These are copies of family photographs which were in the
possession of Wiley Sharp in 1981.

16 unknown 3 x 5 1 B&W copy print

Full view of the Carter Plantation when it was known as
Richardson’s Landing.

CARTER PLANTATION ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

1 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Family posed outside. Photograph is considerably worn and
faded

2 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Badly deteriorated photograph. Subject matter is
indecipherable.

3 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Man and woman posing next to a horse and buggy.

4 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Five women posed indoors. Woman in back, center is wearing dark
dress, others are in white.

5 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Woman wearing white dress and dark hat standing on pile of
lumber. Water tower in background.

6 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Two women posed on the deck of a ship against the railing. They
are both wearing hats.

7 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Two women posed on the deck of a ship against the railing. They
are both wearing hats.

8 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Buggy coming across a wooden bridge. Photograph is faded.

9 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Black woman holding a white infant on a porch next to a rocking
chair.

10 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Men chopping down timber.

11 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Man on porch in rocking chair. Photograph is worn and faded.

12 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Photograph of house.

13 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Landscape, looking over a body of water.

14 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

A steamboat, docking.

15 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

A crowd scene.

CARTER PLANTATION ORIGINAL
PHOTOGRAPHS-Continued

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

16 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

A crowd scene, Lee Circle in the background.

17 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Another crowd scene, with a number of umbrellas.

18 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Landscape, from across a lake.

19 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Men launching small boats.

20 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Sailboat.

21 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of a bayou, or like body of water.

22 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of a house from across a body of water.

23 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of a house from across a body of water.

24 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Large ship with sails.

25 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Large ship with sails.

26 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of dock and piers.

27 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of dock and piers.

28 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Boat on edge of body of water.

29 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Body of water. Several cypress trees on right.

30 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of a gate. Photo is badly faded.

CARTER PLANTATION ORIGINAL
PHOTOGRAPHS-Continued

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

31 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of house. Photo is badly faded.

32 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Woman and child. Photo is badly faded and damaged.

33 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Owl carcass. Photo badly faded.

34 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Man holding carcass of a large bird.

35 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Large bird carcass hanging from a tree.

36 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

A deer.

37 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Dog. Picture faded almost beyond recognition.

38 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Faded photo of ducklings.

39 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Boy with his hands in his pockets posed outside.

40 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Group of women sitting on the lawn.

41 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Group of women sitting on the lawn.

42 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

People on frozen pond.

43 1970s 1¾ x 2½ 1 Color print none

Bust shot of young man, Jamie Himel,in brown suit with
maroon tie before a backdrop.

44 1950’s 3½ x 2¼ 1 B&W print none

Picture of a baby before a backdrop. He has his right hand in
his mouth.

45 early 1900’s 1½ x 1½ 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of elderly man with large moustache. He is wearing a
hat.

CARTER PLANTATION ORIGINAL
PHOTOGRAPHS-Continued

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

46 early 1900s 1 x 1¼ 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of a young woman.

47 early 1900s 1½ x 2 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of a young woman wearing a hat before a backdrop.

48 early 1900s 1½ x 2 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of elderly man, in black coat and white tie before a
backdrop.

49 early 1900s 1½ x 2 1 B&W print none

Older man, posed seated before a backdrop. Has large moustache
and is wearing a hat. Oval format.

50 early 1900s 2 x 3 1 B&W print none

Young woman posed before backdrop wearing dark dress and holding
a handkerchief in her hands.

51 early 1900s 2 x 3 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of man, in bow tie and moustache before a backdrop.
Photo is scratched.

52 early 1900s 2½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Man boy and infant, sitting on the grass. Badly faded.

53 early 1900s 2¼ x 3¼ 1 B&W print none

Ferris Wheel. Photo is badly faded and damaged.

54 early 1900s 2¼ x 3¼ 1 B&W print none

Man seated in middle of lawn.

55 early 1900s 2¼ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of building. Photo faded beyond recognition.

56 early 1900s 2½ x 4 1 B&W print none

Photo of a young woman before a backdrop.

57 early 1900s 2¼ x 4 1 B&W print none

Man in suit. Photo is badly faded and damaged.

58 early 1900s 2½ x 4 1 B&W print none

Man seated before backdrop. Has hat in his lap. Lower left
corner of photo is torn.

59 early 1900s 3 x 4½ 1 B&W print none

Infant behind car. License plate is clearly visible. Photo is
extensively worn and damaged.

60 early 1900s 2½ x 4 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of a woman. Oval format. Faded and cracked.

CARTER PLANTATION ORIGINAL
PHOTOGRAPHS-Continued

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

61 1950s 3 x 4½ 1 B&W print none

Young man standing outside. Negative exposure.

62 early 1900s 3 x 4 1 B&W print none

Figures. Photo faded beyond recognition.

63 early 1900s 3¼ x 4¼ 1 B&W print none

Family posed on a porch. Badly faded.

64 early 1900s 2¾ x 4½ 1 B&W print none

Family posed on porch. Badly damaged.

65 early 1900s 2½ x 4 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of young man. Oval format. Badly faded.

66 early 1900s 2 x 3 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of young man in suit. Oval format. Faded.

67 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Boat on water. Photo is faded.

68 early 1900s 2½ x 4 1 B&W print none

Large group of people. Several on horses.

69 early 1900s 3½ x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Two men in uniform posed outside a tent, smoking cigarettes.

70 early 1900s 3½ x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Boy posed outside, dressed all in white.

71 early 1900s 3½ x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Baby posed on quilt in diaper. Right upper corner oh photo is
torn and missing.

72 early 1900s 3½ x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Postcard of a tree printed in green ink.

73 early 1900s 2 x 3½ 1 B&W tintype none

Bust shot of man in suit. He has a beard and moustache.

74 early 1900s 2½ x 4 1 B&W tintype none

Woman posed with right hand across her stomach. Rust damage.

75 early 1900s 2 x 3½ 1 B&W tintype none

Young woman in white dress with bow tie. Rust damage.

CARTER PLANTATION ORIGINAL
PHOTOGRAPHS-Continued

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

76 early 1900s 3¼ x 4 1 B&W tintype none

Child on rocking horse. Excessive damage and rust.

77 early 1900s 4¼ x 6½ 1 B&W print none

Older woman posed with two children on either side. Faded.

78 early 1900s 4¼ x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Boy and young girl. Photo is faded and scratched, and the upper
left corner is torn.

79 early 1900s 5 x 7 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of man in coat, and long beard.

80 early 1900s 4¼ x 6½ 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of young man in tie and jacket against a backdrop.

81 early 1900s 2¼ x 4 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of man against a backdrop. He is wearing a moustache
and glasses.

82 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Portrait of three children before a backdrop. Older boy is
standing on left behind chair, where infant girl is seated, to the
right a younger boy is standing.

83 early 1900s 4¼ x 6½ 1 B&W print none

Man posed with coat draped over his arm. Badly faded.

84 early 1900s 5 x 7 1 B&W print none

View of crowd. In foreground, is an older man, with long hair
and beard dressed all in white.

85 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of young man in white tie. Has a moustache.

86 early 1900s 4¼ x 6½ 1 B&W print none

You boy with long hair posed with hoop and dog. Badly damaged
and faded.

87 early 1900s 4 x 5¾ 1 B&W print none

Three men on beach. Damaged.

88 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Figure. Photo damaged and faded beyond recognition.

89 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Figure. Photo damaged and faded beyond recognition.

CARTER PLANTATION ORIGINAL
PHOTOGRAPHS-Continued

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

90 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

91 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Portrait of a man. Photo damaged and faded beyond
recognition.

92 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Boat on water.

93 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Crowd scene. Badly damaged.

94 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

Crowd scene, New Orleans.

95 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Two men in hunting gear with three dogs.

96 early 1900s 5 x 7 1 B&W print none

Photo of a class of school children. Badly damaged.

97 early 1900s 7½ x 10 1 B&W print none

View of house. Badly damaged and worn. Upper left corner is torn
and missing.

98 early 1900s 6 x 8 1 B&W print none

Large group of men women and children. Badly faded, damaged and
worn.

99 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Two young men posed before backdrop. One on felt is standing
behind chair and wearing knickers. One on right is seated and is
wearing a suit. His legs are crossed. On the ground is a fur
rug.

100 early 1900s 2¾ x 5¼ 1 B&W print none

Young boy in sailor outfit. Oval Format.

101 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Young boy posed in uniform against backdrop.

102 early 1900s 3¾ x 5¾ 1 B&W print none

Infant seated in wicker chair. Damaged and mildewed.

103 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Infant posed before backdrop. Seated in tapestry covered
chair.

104 1944 7½ x 9 1 B&W print none

The 1944 Democratic Convention in Chicago. “Proof” is stamped
across the photo in purple ink.

CARTER PLANTATION ORIGINAL
PHOTOGRAPHS-Continued

Pix # Date of Pix Size of Pix No. of Pix Kind of image
Negative

105 early 1900s 7½ x 7½ 1 B&W print none

Older woman posed standing next to a hanging turkey carcass.

106 1920s 8 x 10 1 B&W print none

Young woman. Her hair is bobbed and she is wearing pearls around
her neck. Photo damaged on left.

107 early 1900s 8 x 10 1 B&W print none

Two women outside. Blurry.

108 early 1900s 4¾ x 6¾ 1 B&W print none

Woman posed at window. Man is on outside handing her
flowers.

109 early 1900s 4 x 6 1 B&W print none

Young woman posed with a bouquet of flowers in her left arm.
Photo is damaged.

110 early 1900s 5¾ x 7½ 1 Color print none

A print of a painting of a young woman wearing white with
flowers in her hair.

111 early 1900s 1½ x 2¼ 1 B&W print none

Portrait of a young boy. Badly faded.

112 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

View of house from across a body of water.

113 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

A deer.

114 early 1900s 3½ x 3½ 1 B&W print none

A boat on a bayou.

115 early 1900s 3¾ x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Older woman sitting in wicker rocker in a yard.

116 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

117 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of young man in uniform.

118 early 1900s 4 x 5½ 1 B&W print none

Bust shot of a young man in a suit. Oval format.

119 early 1900s assorted 31 B&W print none

Large photo album. Vase of flowers on front, red printed velvet
back, pages damaged and mildewed.