Edward R. Frank stereograph collection, 1877-1913, bulk 1897-1910

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Summary

Creators:
Frank, Edward R.
Abstract:
This collection contains 273 stereographs of various places and subjects collected by Edward R. Frank. Images of China and Japan represent the majority of stereographs in this collection. The bulk of United States stereographs are of Arizona, California, New York, and Pennsylvania including images of the Grand Canyon, Yosemite Valley, San Francisco (views of 1906 earthquake aftermath), Niagara Falls, and Gettysburg Battlefield. Other images include people, animals, floral arrangements, and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Two stereoscopes (i.e., stereograph viewers) are also included in this collection.
Extent:
1.2 Linear Feet (3 boxes) and 1.2 linear feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Edward R. Frank Stereograph Collection. MS-M20. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains 273 stereographs of various places and subjects collected by Edward R. Frank. Images of China and Japan represent the majority of stereographs in this collection. The bulk of United States stereographs are of Arizona, California, New York, and Pennsylvania including images of the Grand Canyon, Yosemite Valley, San Francisco (views of 1906 earthquake aftermath), Niagara Falls, and Gettysburg Battlefield. Other images include people, animals, floral arrangements, and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Two stereoscopes (i.e., stereograph viewers) are also included in this collection.

This collection is organized into 3 series.

  1. Series 1. Places, 1887-1910. 0.6 linear ft.
  2. Series 2. People and subjects, 1877-1913. 0.2 linear ft.
  3. Series 3. Stereoscopes, undated. 0.4 linear ft.
Acquisition information:
Gift of Jewel Wilson, niece of Edward Frank, 1998.
Processing information:

Processed by Lynette J. Stoudt, 2001.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred citation:

Edward R. Frank Stereograph Collection. MS-M20. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557, US
Contact:
(949) 824-3947
spcoll@uci.libanswers.com
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