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The Burns Collection and Archive:

Founded in 1975, The Burns Collection hosts the nation’s largest collection of early medical photography and has been recognized as one the most important private comprehensive collections of early photography (over one million photographs). The Burns Collection is best known for images of the dark side of life: death, disease, disaster, mayhem, crime, racism, revolution, riots and war. This historic collection is also a premiere source for early photographs of African America, the American West, Judaica, folk traditions, occupations and politics.The Burns Archive produces publications, exhibitions, and manages image licensing for the collection.

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The Burns Archive: Stanley B. Burns, MD, a New York City ophthalmologist is an internationally distinguished author, curator, historian, collector, publisher, and archivist. In 1975 he began collecting historic photography. In 1977 he founded The Burns Archive to share his discoveries and began his writing and publishing career. Dr. Burns’ collection of vintage photographs (1840-1950) has been generally recognized as the most important private comprehensive collection of early photography. It has been showcased in numerous national media venues worldwide. Artists, researchers and historians access the one million+ photographs. The images have been the source of numerous Hollywood feature films, documentaries and museum exhibitions. Dr. Burns has authored forty photo-historical texts and curated more than fifty photographic exhibitions. He has been a founding donor of photography collections, including the J.P. Getty Museum and The Bronx Museum of the Arts. He spends his time lecturing, creating exhibits, and writing books on underappreciated areas of history and photography.

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