James A. Sugar photographs

Collection

Identifier: 1000-103

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This is a collection of photographs taken by Jim Sugar, mostly of admistrators, faculty and those who taught in the Center for Advanced Study (CAS).

Dates

Creation: 1967-1972

Creator

Sugar, James A. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted

Biographical / Historical

Jim Sugar began his career as a working photographer three days after graduating with Honors from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut in 1967 when National Geographic hired him as a summer intern. Two years later he joined as a full-time contract photographer, and he worked for the National Geographic Society until 1992.

During his 22 years in that role Jim illustrated 35 articles in National Geographic Magazine and 3 books for the National Geographic book division. He also shot 9 covers for Popular Mechanics Magazine, and six cover stories for Boy’s Life.

Sources: https://www.annenbergphotospace.org/person/james-sugar/

https://web.archive.org/web/20100116090402/http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photographers/photographer-james-sugar.html

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (2 large broadside boxes and 1 hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

James A. Sugar, ('67), professionally known as "Jim" was a contract photographer for National Geographic for 22 years. This collection is almost entirely portraits of Wesleyan faculty and administrators. It also includes three views of Dennison Terrace, located between Olin Library and Andrus Field.