photographs
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to still images produced from radiation-sensitive materials (sensitive to light, electron beams, or nuclear radiation), generally by means of the chemical action of light on a sensitive film, paper, glass, or metal. It does not include reproductive prints of documents and technical drawings, for which descriptors found under "
Found in 80 Collections and/or Records:
23rd Annual Report of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, January 1928
Item — Folder 1. 23rd Annual Report of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, January 1928
Dates:
January 1928
23rd Annual Report of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, January 1928
Digital Work
Identifier: daabbbe3-48de-4a4a-a2fd-2e1e612625c7
Dates:
January 1928
Found in:
Rhode Island State Archives
24th Annual Report of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, 1929
Item — Folder 2. 24th Annual Report of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, 1929
Dates:
1929
Adjutant General and Rhode Island National Guard photographs, c. 1915-1988
Sub-Series
Identifier: C#00489
Dates:
c. 1915-1988
Adjutant General records
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00793-C#00117-C#00544-C#00489
Dates:
1781-1973
Found in:
Rhode Island State Archives
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Adjutant General records
Archives of the Archives and Local Government photographs
Series — Box Archives of the Archives and Local Government photographs, 1992-2004
Identifier: 1636-1636.2
Dates:
1992-2004
Battleship Rhode Island photograph album and list of subscribers
Item — Volume Battleship Rhode Island photograph album and list of subscribers, 1907
Identifier: C#00420
Abstract
Photoprints of silver service set given by the citizens of RI to the Battleship RI. Also included is a list of subscribers.
Dates:
1907
Camp Fornance, South Carolina, February 1899
Item
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The King and Nichols family photographs consist of forty-seven (47) photographs of the King and Nichols families of East Greenwich and Warwick. Includes mounted prints, one tintype and other photoprints of various sizes.
1. Southeast view of East Greenwich [Harbor]
2. Kingdom Come on the beach at Chippewanoxet [Chepiwanoxet] c. 1903
3. [1st RI U.S. Volunteer Infantry at Camp Fornance SC February 1899 after reported blizzard - Spanish American War]
4-5. [Picnic Scene...
Dates:
February 1899
Cemetery project records
Series — Box Department of Mental Health, Retardation, and Hospitals Cemetery Project records, 1974-2009 (2009-31)
Identifier: 2009-31
Abstract
The Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals cemetery project records consist of copies of correspondence, reports and photographs compiled and/or created by Chester A. Browning, Information Specialist of the Public Information Division.
Dates:
1880-2009; Majority of material found within 2004-2008
Found in:
Rhode Island State Archives
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Cemetery project records
Chief Factory Inspector annual report photographs, 1906, 1912
Item
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series consists of annual reports of the chief factory inspector and factory inspectors from 1895-1937.
The reports include a summary of employment statistics for the state followed by reports of men and number of women and children employed by each business that employs 5 or more employees. List of employers are alphabetical by town then by name of business.Also included in the reports are tabulated statements of types of establishments inspected and goods produced.
The reports include a summary of employment statistics for the state followed by reports of men and number of women and children employed by each business that employs 5 or more employees. List of employers are alphabetical by town then by name of business.Also included in the reports are tabulated statements of types of establishments inspected and goods produced.
Dates:
1906, 1912
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) yard-longs/panoramic photographs, c. 1939-1944
Sub-Series — Box Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) yard-longs/panoramic photographs
Scope and Contents
These records consist of two large pictures showing Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) workers and camp facilities labeled for the 1186th company of the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), in Escoheag, Rhode Island. These images are circa 1939-1940. The records also include a large class picture for Gilbert Stuart Middle School, June 1944. The photographer is listed as from Providence, R.I.
Dates:
c. 1939-1944
Claimant Files, 1993-1999
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1999-05; 2001-09; 2007-02
Abstract
Includes Claimant files arranged by bill number or alphabetically by claimant’s name. Claimants’ files include correspondence, color photographs (some Polaroid), estimates of damage, police reports, and other paperwork and forms JCAC form Report of Loss) required for consideration of claim.
Dates:
1993-1999
Construction of Rhode Island College photographs
Digital Record
Identifier: DO 301
Dates:
c. 1958
Found in:
Rhode Island State Archives
Department of Health Directors photographs
Series — Box Department of Health Directors photographs
Identifier: 2014-37.50
Scope and Contents
Records consist of three 8x10 black and white images of Department of Health Directors. Includes: Charles V. Chapin (Charles Value Chapin 1856-1941) Edwin M. Snow (1820-1888) Joseph E. Cannon (1911-1989)
Dates:
undated
Department of Health Library photographs, c. 1955-1970
Digital Work
Identifier: 1a3545e3-583c-43ca-9bc7-3f2e7d42ef00
Found in:
Rhode Island State Archives
Department of Public Works hurricane damage photographs, 1938
Sub-Series
Identifier: C#00637; 2001-19
Abstract
This series contains photographs created by the Rhode Island Department of Public Works documenting the hurricane that struck Rhode Island in 1938.
Dates:
1938
Department of Transportation Bridge Construction photo albums
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2012-35
Abstract
These records consist of photographic documentation of bridge construction projects.
Dates:
1999-2003
Descendants 350 photographs, 1986
Sub-Series — Box Descendants 350 photographs, 1986
Identifier: 2004-48
Scope and Contents
Includes 40 8x10 black and white photographs of the descendants of Roger Williams.
Dates:
1986
Development Council manufacturing and industrial photographs, c. 1950-1980
Sub-Series
Identifier: 1997-136; 1998-127; 1999-103
Scope and Contents
The Development Council manufacturing and industry photographs consists primarily of 8" x 10" black-and-white photographs of manufacturing and industrial parks and sites, c. 1950-1980. This subseries includes black-and-white photographs of A.T. Cross (1058 Broad Street, Providence), Apponaug Co., Hope Webbing Co., American Boat (Warwick), Barreled Sunlight Paint Co., Rice’s Mill White, Wanskuck [Mill], Woonsocket [Mill?] (credit Boston Herald), Berkshire (Warren), Desitin Chemical Co....
Dates:
c. 1950-1980
Development Council photographs and drawings
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1996-14-1998-127-2002-15-1997-136
Abstract
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Division of Tourism photographs consist primarily of 8x10 black and white (silver gelatin) photographs and 8x10 corresponding negatives (safety film) from ca. 1950-1980.
Dates:
c. 1945-1980
Development Council Tourist Promotion Division photographs, c. 1948-1988
Sub-Series
Identifier: 1996-14; 1997-136; 1998-127; 1999-103
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of 8x10 black and white (silver gelatin) photographs and 8x10 corresponding negatives (safety film) from ca. 1950-1980. Negatives exist for approximately 40% of the images. The collection also includes some 5x7 and 3x5 black and white photographs, color negatives (mostly 35mm), a small amount of color photographs and some black and white halftone negatives for publication use. Captions penned by the department are included in many of the files (95%). The...
Dates:
c. 1948-1988
Division of Airports photographs, 1951-1961
Digital Work
Identifier: 47f939ac-bad6-4720-99a7-7ffae884da4b
Dates:
1951-1961
Found in:
Rhode Island State Archives
Division of Women and Children records, 1936-1958
Sub-Series
Identifier: 2003-65
Abstract
The records are of the Division of Women and Children and document activities relating to the establishment of minimum wages for women and minors employed in certain trades and industries as stipulated by powers established in Chapter 2289 of the 1936 Public Laws of Rhode Island. The Division head also served as the Chair for the Mimimum Wage Board.
Dates:
1936-1958
Governor's photographs
Series
Identifier: C#01311
Dates:
1949-2009
Found in:
Rhode Island State Archives
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Governor's photographs
"Heritage '76 - Meeting House" Rhode Island Proposals report and photographs
Item — Folder 26-27. "Heritage '76 - Meeting House" Rhode Island Proposals report and photographs, 1973
Identifier: 1636-1283
Abstract
Report and photographs of the “Heritage’76 - Meeting House” Rhode Island Proposal
Dates:
1973
James Allen King family archive
Collection
Identifier: 2015-39
Abstract
The James Allen King family archive consists primarily of photographs, correspondence, clippings and pencil renderings related to King’s artistic works.
Dates:
c. 1940-1988
John F. McBurney Jr. Collection photographs
Series — Box John F. McBurney Jr. Collection photographs
Identifier: 2015-45
Abstract
This series contains photographs of the Speaker of the Rhode Island General Assembly, House of Representatives, Harry F. Curvin. Images include other Rhode Island elected official and notables from the period 1951-1963.
Dates:
1951-1963
Joseph P. Burlingame photograph
Item — Folder 30. Joseph P. Burlingame photograph (2014-26)
Identifier: 2014-26
Scope and Contents
One 6.5” X 4.25” inch sepia tone photograph depicting Joseph P. Burlingame who was Speaker of the Rhode Island State House of Representatives from 1903-1906.
Dates:
c. 1890-1910
King and Nichols family photographs
Collection — Box King and Nichols family photographs, c. 1900
Identifier: 2005-31
Scope and Contents
The King and Nichols family photographs consist of forty-seven (47) photographs of the King and Nichols families of East Greenwich and Warwick. Includes mounted prints, one tintype and other photoprints of various sizes.
1. Southeast view of East Greenwich [Harbor]
2. Kingdom Come on the beach at Chippewanoxet [Chepiwanoxet] c. 1903
3. [1st RI U.S. Volunteer Infantry at Camp Fornance SC February 1899 after reported blizzard - Spanish American War]
4-5. [Picnic Scene...
Dates:
c. 1900

