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Keystone View Company World War Through the Stereoscope Collection
MSS.2011.02.15  
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Description
The Keystone View CompanyWorld War Through the Stereoscope Collection consists of 300 stereograph cards featuring scenes from WWI, a stereoscope for viewing the cards, and a 1928 copy of the book "The World War Through the Telebinocular."
Background
Stereographs became a very popular entertainment medium from the 1850s to the 1930s, though a few companies continued to produce stereographic images until the 1970s. Many different photographic processes were used to produce stereographs, including daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, wet plate glass positives, salt paper prints, albumen prints, and gelatin prints. Stereographs were formed of two images placed side by side and mounted on cardboard. They were commonly produced with cameras that had two lenses side by side. Stereographic cards were produced in the millions by photographers all over the world. Invented in England, the novelty and attraction of stereograph formats spread across Europe and the United States.
Extent
5.0 boxes (1 linear foot)
Restrictions
Copyright is not assigned to the San José State University Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes. The collection resides in the public domain.
Availability
The collection is open for research.