Large Collection of Dartmouth College Historic Photos

The grouping contains approximately 6,000-10,000 photographs dating from ca. 1870-1970 (bulk 1890s-1940s). The content focuses on Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, and the surrounding areas of New Hampshire and Vermont. The lot includes images of the Hanover Green, College buildings, and student groups, including athletics and senior/secret societies, among many other subjects.

The photos range from small 2"x 4" to large, oversized prints. Some prints are mounted on card stock and contain contemporary manuscript notations. Photo processes reflect the broad eras in which the images were taken and may include albumen,  gelatin-silver, collodion, and collotypes. The vast majority of the photographers are unknown.

The photographs accrued as duplicates within the Dartmouth College Library and were deaccessioned from College holdings in 2023. All images have been marked on verso with Dartmouth College Library's deaccession stamp. A broad range of conditions is present within the collection, from 'poor' to 'fine,' with the overwhelming majority falling in the "good" to 'very good' category.

Dealers should send any bidding inquiries for the sale to Dartmouth College Procurement Services at arthur.r.hanchett@dartmouth.edu. Proceeds from the auction will be redirected to new library acquisitions.

 Please note, Both Buyer and Seller must sign the Terms and Conditions as part of the Dartmouth Bill of Sale transferring ownership to the Buyer.

1.Conveyance. For good and valuable consideration in the amount specified on this Bill of Sale the receipt and adequacy of which Seller hereby acknowledges, Seller hereby sells, assigns, transfers, conveys, grants, bargains and delivers to Buyer, the goods as described above ("Goods") and title thereto. Buyer represents that it has had an opportunity to examine the Goods and acknowledges that it will be responsible for removing the Goods entirely from Seller’s premises. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Seller does not hereby grant to Buyer any rights or license in or to intellectual property covering the Goods. Disclaimer of Warranties.

2.Disclaimer of Warranties. SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS, INCLUDING ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (C) WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (D) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS; WHETHER ARISING BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE. BY ACCEPTING THIS BILL OF SALE, BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS NOT RELIED ON ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE BY SELLER, OR ANY OTHER PERSON ON SELLER'S BEHALF, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THE AGREEMENT.

3.Release of Liability; Indemnification. Buyer (for itself and its servants, agents, students, employees, or other representatives and assigns) hereby releases, waives, discharges and agrees to hold harmless and not to sue Seller, its servants, agents, students, employees, or other representatives and assigns from and against any and all liability resulting from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, damages and expenses, including those arising from Seller’s own negligence, which Buyer may have in connection with the receipt and any and all subsequent uses, by Buyer or others, of the Goods. Buyer agrees that in no event will Seller be liable to Buyer for special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages, including lost profits, revenues, or business opportunities, caused by any failure, operation or use of the Goods. Buyer shall further indemnify, hold harmless, and defend, including payment of all associated costs and legal fees, Seller, its servants, agents, students and employees from and against any and all liability resulting from any third party claims arising from or related in any way to Buyer’s receipt or use of the Goods or Buyer’s breach of any representation or warranty made in or of any of its obligations under this Bill of Sale.

4.Removal of Graphics. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing between the parties, the Buyer agrees that it shall, at its own expense, remove all Dartmouth College related visual graphics, signs, and/or images including wrapping from the goods as described within and deemed a condition of the sale, within seven (7) days of taking possession of the goods.

5.Governing Law. This Bill of Sale is governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New Hampshire, United States of America, without regard to the conflict of law’s provisions thereof to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of New Hampshire.

6.Counterparts. This Bill of Sale may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Bill of Sale delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Bill of Sale.

7.Export Restrictions. Buyer agrees to comply with all export laws, restrictions and regulations of the United States governing or relating to the equipment purchased under this Bill of Sale. Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that Buyer is not procuring the product purchased under this Agreement with the intent to export such product in violation of US export control laws and regulations, and that Buyer is not a national or resident of any country subject to a US embargo, including without limitation Angola, Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan or Syria.

8.Removal. Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, all items will be removed completely by the Buyer from Their present location during scheduled business hours within ten (10) business days from the Municibid invoice date with transportation provided by the Buyer at its sole expense. Buyer accepts full responsibility for the replacement or repair to any College owned property while preparing and transporting the equipment from premises.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have each duly executed and delivered this Bill of Sale as of the date first written above. Please note, Both Buyer and Seller must sign the Terms and Conditions as part of the Dartmouth Bill of Sale transferring ownership to the Buyer as a condition of this sale.

All Municibid sales are final and by bidding on items, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions set forth above.