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About the Comer Collection:The Jerry and Marilyn Comer Photography Collection captures scenes of American life from the middle to late 20th century. Jerry Comer, who earned a master's degree in management from UT Dallas in 1977, began collecting rare and important photographs in the 1970's and decided that the time had come to protect the images for future generations. "Because of my affiliation with UT Dallas, and because of the university's budding photography program, I felt the gift to UTD was a natural fit," Comer, a retired engineer, said. "I am glad to know the images will be used for educational purposes and that they will be admired and studied for years to come." Marked by both its diversity and high quality, the collection contains over 200 photos as well as more than 250 books and 300 periodicals about modern and contemporary art and photography. The collection represents the work of women artists, numerous socially conscious photographers, and numerous images depicting American and African-American history, including several that record the Civil Rights movement. The portfolio also provides a visual record of urban settings, with an emphasis on New York City and a range of images of the American vista, from 1940 to the present, that demonstrate both modern and contemporary approaches. Other gems in the collection represent innovative work with staged and altered photographs and several Texas photographers.
ExhibitionsAffinitiesCurated by Melanie Levin Fragile ConnectionCurated by Kerry Ann Hennigin Photojournalism of the Civil Rights Movement:
Curated by Matt Hinckley Social/ SceneCurated by Diane Durant McGurren IdentitiesCurated by Marilyn Waligore |
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