Identity area
Reference code
MT NAM PHO
Title
Date(s)
- 1870 - 1990 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
4358 digital surrogates of photographic material
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
Some of the photos were the property of the Public Works Department which in 1972 was entrusted with the setting up of the Casa Leone archives under the Antiquities section.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection covers the period from the 1890s onwards following the advent of photography in Malta. Most of the records consist of photographic prints, some mounted on cardboard. In few cases the archive holds glass plates, negatives, or slides.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records were kept.
Accruals
The collection is continously increasing from public entities and private donations.
System of arrangement
The images originate from a number of departments, private collections, or other sources. For practical purposes the fonds principles were not followed and the whole collection was organised into one series and assigned a sequential number
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
All the photographic collection is accessible for viewing.
Conditions governing reproduction
The National Archives is to be contacted as the permits in connection with reproduction depend on the type of creator, and on any arrangement that might exist with donors in case of private deposits.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Access database for in-house use. A selection of images are also searchable online at https://www.archivesportaleurope.net
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Most originals are at the National Archives with the exception of certain holdings which were donated to the National Archives in digital format only.
Existence and location of copies
Some copies might reside in other public offices or in private collections such as the Ellis archives.
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
ISAD(G)
Status
Draft
Level of detail
Partial