Keystone View Company stereograph collection, 1895-1905.

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Keystone View Company stereograph collection, 1895-1905.

The Keystone View Company stereograph collection contains 600 stereograph cards published by the Keystone View Company. Half of the stereograph cards in this collection are targeted towards young children. Each stereograph card contains a very basic description using simple vocabulary to foster reading and vocabulary skills in school-age children. The second half of the collection contains geographic and industrial images targeted towards adults. These stereograph cards feature many places around the world as well as many geographical and industrial places in America. The collection is arranged into two series: Series I. Educational series, circa 1895; and Series II. Adult series, 1895-1905.

2.3 linear feet (5 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8033498

San Jose State University

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