Neil Boyer Photography Collection

The Neil Boyer Photography Collection (1971-2019; undated) contains 25 boxes and 20 linear ft. of black-and-white and color negative film; color transparency film; slide film; proof sheets; and prints belonging to photographer, Neil Boyer. Images were taken by Boyer during his time as a professional photographer. Some of his clients included: Western Airlines, Excellon Automation, PerkinElmer (formerly CCS Packard), American Public Works Association, Automobile Driving Museum, Kellogg Garden Products, Computer Science Corporation, Integrated Foods, and other organizations who hired Boyer to take photographs of products, buildings, and aerial views for public relations and marketing purposes. Also included are images taken at events and award ceremonies; portraits and headshots taken for professional purposes; family portraits; images taken for holiday cards, engagements, and award ceremonies; and studio photography of bands, models, families, musicians, and entertainers. This collection is arranged into four series. Series I: Commercial Photography Work contains photography related to products and marketing, Series II: Stock Photography contains 35mm color slide transparency film regarding images taken of products and locations for public relations and marketing purposes, Series II: Model and Band Photography contains photography related to model, family, and band portraits; and other studio photography, and Series IV: Administrative Files and Personal Papers contains documents related to model releases; an inventory of the collection; client lists; client contact information; promotional postcards; and job estimates.