Stereograph and Stereoscope Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Terms of access:

Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-48, Stereograph and Stereoscope Collection, Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box Number, Folder Number], MS-48, Stereograph and Stereoscope Collection, Book Arts, Archives, & Rare Books, Boatwright Memorial Library, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a stereoscope viewer and stereograph cards documenting a variety of content, including the 1893 Columbian Exposition and various international locations.

Biographical / historical:

As photography came of age in the 19th century, one of the popular formats during the latter part of the century was the stereoscope. Stereograph cards contained two identical images of the same subject placed next to each other designed to be viewed through the stereoscope to create the illusion of three-dimensional views. Stereoscopes became a popular entertainment with images showcasing international locations and topics of interest to both entertain and educate viewers.

For more information, see the Library of Congress' Stereograph Cards & Collection website.

Acquisition information:
Purchased at auction, 2014.
Processing information:

Description information in finding aid drawn from content on stereograph cards.

Arrangement:

The collection is divided into 2 series:

  • Series 1: Stereograph Cards
  • Series 2: Stereoscope

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard