Guide to the Rhode Island Postcard Collection, 1898-1999
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-455-8021
Fax: 401-455-8065
email: ricoll@provlib.org
Published in 2014
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Rhode Island Postcard Collection |
| Date range: |
1898-1999 |
| Creator: |
Providence Public Library (R.I.) |
| Extent: |
2.5 linear feet
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| Abstract: |
The Rhode Island Postcard Collection contains postcards and viewbooks with images related to geographic locations, buildings, organizations and people in the State of Rhode Island. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
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| Collection number: |
VM001 |
Scope & content
The Rhode Island Postcard Collection contains postcards and viewbooks with images related to geographic locations, buildings, organizations and people in the State of Rhode Island.
Access Points
Subject Topics
Subject Topics
Document Types
Arrangement
The Collection is arranged by subject, primarily geographically by town and then topically. Subjects are organized alphabetically. Within a subject, postcards are organized according to item number except in Providence Streets which is arranged alphabetically by street name. Subjects are listed in the inventory.
For an itemized inventory of the collection, contact the Rhode Island Collection Librarian.
Historical note
The Rhode Island Postcard Collection is an artificial collection created by the Providence Public Library according to format type. The Collection incorporates various acquisitions and gifts.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Providence Public Library Special Collections department. |
| Use of the materials: |
Copyright has not been assigned to Providence Public Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be obtained by the researcher from the copyright holder. |
| Alternate form: |
Digital copies of the postcards are available via Flickr, http://j.mp/ppl_flickr. |
| Preferred citation: |
[item title], [item #]. Rhode Island Postcard Collection, VM 001, Providence Public Library, Providence, RI. |
| Contact information: |
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
150 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-455-8021
Fax: 401-455-8065
email: ricoll@provlib.org
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
Unknown; materials were collected by the Library. |
| Accruals: |
Accruals are expected. |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Kate Wells, 2013. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Stacie M. Parillo,
2014 November 18. |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS). |
Additional Information
| Location/Existence of copies: |
Digital copies of the postcards are available via Flickr, http://j.mp/ppl_flickr. |
Inventory
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Amusement Parks – Rocky Point
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Amusement Parks – Vanity Fair
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Block Island, R.I. – Coastline
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Block Island, R.I. – New Harbor
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Block Island, R.I. – Old Harbor
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Block Island, R.I. – Views
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Block Island, R.I. – Misc.
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Bristol, R.I. – Buildings
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Bristol, R.I. – Street views
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Churches – Christian Scientist
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Churches - Congregational
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Churches - Friends Meeting Houses (Quakers)
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Colleges and Universities - Brown University - Buildings
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Colleges and Universities - Brown University - Carrie Tower
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Colleges and Universities - Brown University - Gates
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Colleges and Universities - Brown University - Libraries
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Colleges and Universities - Brown University - Campus views
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Colleges and Universities - Brown University - Misc.
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Colleges and Universities - Rhode Island College (Rhode Island Normal School)
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Colleges and Universities - Rhode Island School of Design
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Colleges and Universities - Rhode Island School of Design - Collections
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Colleges and Universities - University of Rhode Island (R.I. College of Agriculture and Manual Arts)
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Factories and Manufacturers
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Newport, R.I. - Buildings
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Newport, R.I. - Buildings, Government
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Newport, R.I. - Buildings, Residential
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Newport, R.I. - Miscellaneous
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Providence, R.I. - Aerial views
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Commercial
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Commercial - Arcade
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Commercial - Banks
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Commercial - Turks Head
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Commercial - Union Station
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Government
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Government - Armories
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Government - City Hall
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Government - Court House
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings -- Government - State House
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Hospitals
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Hotels
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Libraries
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Residential
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Schools, Public high schools
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Schools, Public grammar schools
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Schools, Private
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Theatres
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Providence, R.I. - Buildings - Misc.
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Providence, R.I. - Harbor and docks
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Providence, R.I. - Monuments
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Providence, R.I. - Neighborhoods
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Providence, R.I. - Parks -- Field's Point
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Providence, R.I. - Parks - Roger Williams, Bridges and ponds
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Providence, R.I. - Parks - Roger Williams, Buildings
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Providence, R.I. - Parks - Roger Williams, Gardens
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Providence, R.I. - Parks - Roger Williams, Monuments
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Providence, R.I. - Parks - Roger Williams, Views
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Providence, R.I. - Parks - Roger Williams, Zoo
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Providence, R.I. - Street Views, A-T
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Providence, R.I. - Street Views, Wa
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Providence, R.I. - Street Views, Westminster
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Providence, R.I. - Street Views, Weybosset
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Providence, R.I. - Street Views, Kennedy Plaza (Exchange Place)
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Providence, R.I. - Street Views, Market Square
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