The collection is organized into professional and personal correspondence. The photographs are further organized by alphabetized subject, while any correspondence is organized in chronological order.
Series Listing:
Series I. Professional: This series relates to the professional achievements and correspondence of Wallace Dreyer. Items in this series include his professional photographs, letters from art galleries in which he had his work exhibited, newspaper articles on awards received, and sketchbooks. Date range: 1907-1993.
Sub-series A: Correspondence, agreements and notes: This series includes letters from art galleries and members of the arts community, loan agreements, and undated notes on a planned “Art in the Family” exhibit. This series is arranged alphabetically. Date range: 1963-1993.
Sub-series B: Media: This series includes newspaper articles on Dreyer’s work, his achievements, awards and marriage announcement as well as a 1990 broadcast of WHRO’s “Our Place, Our Time.” Date range: 1960-1990.
Sub-series C: Photographs: This series includes professional photographs that Dreyer took and are categorized by subject. Other photographs include his ancestors and family. This sub-series is in alphabetical order. Date range: 1907-1992.
Sub-series D: Sketchbooks and other works: This series includes five sketchbooks, two undated pieces of Dreyer’s work that are not photographs, as well as a mold he used for works similar to these. Date range: 1959-1980.
Series II. Personal: This series relates to the personal life of Wallace Dreyer. Items in this series include correspondence, holiday cards, sympathy cards, and an obituary. Date range: 1962-1992.
Series III. Certificates, Awards and Yearbook: This series includes various certificates of family members, as well as items pertaining to Dreyer’s education, military and career fields. Date range: 1928-1961.