Society Photograph collection, ca. 1850-1992.

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Society Photograph collection, ca. 1850-1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/297415298

The Society's photograph collection is a rich visual resource on a variety of topics, with an emphasis on Philadelphia and the surrounding region. Subjects particularly well documented in the collection include: local streets and residences, Fairmount Park, Friends' Meeting houses, and historic buildings and sites. Other subjects include bridges, churches, factories, fire engines and companies, hotels, monuments, schools, societies and clubs, the Centennial International Exposition, Lincoln's funeral, and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Everyday life is represented in images of sports and recreation, and people at work. Reproductions of art objects, medals, clocks, and flags are also included. In addition to documenting Philadelphia, the collection also includes views of other Pennsylvania cities and towns and a small group of foreign views. Prominent photographers in the collection include James Cremer, Harry W. Balleisen, James E. McClees, Frederick DeBourg Richards, and McAllister & Bros. The collection spans from the mid 19th century to the late 20th century and contains examples of several different types of photographs, such as albumen prints, gelatin silver prints, and cyanotypes. Also in the collection are examples of different photographic formats, like stereo views, cabinet cards, and cartes-de-visites.

160 boxes, (48 linear feet)

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 7274727

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania was established in 1824 by seven young Philadelphians who were inspired by the patriotic celebrations and renewed civic pride brought on by the Marquis d Lafayette's visit to the United States. The aim of their fledgling organization was to collect and preserve evidence related to history of the commonwealth, to encourage scholarly research, and to stimulate public interest in American history. This mission remains central to the wo...