Guide to the Edward R. Frank Stereograph Collection MS.M.020

Processed by Lynette J. Stoudt; machine-readable finding aid created by Lynette J. Stoudt
Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine Libraries
(cc) 2001
The UCI Libraries
P.O. Box 19557
University of California, Irvine
Irvine 92623-9557
spcoll@uci.edu

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Geographical (By Place)--AsiaGeographical (By Place)--United StatesArts and Humanities--Art--Photography


Contributing Institution: Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine Libraries
Title: Edward R. Frank stereograph collection
Creator: Frank, Edward R.
Identifier/Call Number: MS.M.020
Physical Description: 1.2 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1877-1913
Date (bulk): 1897-1910
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.
General Physical Description note: 1.2 linear feet
Language of Material: English .

Access

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

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.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Jewel Wilson, niece of Edward Frank, 1998.

Processing History

Processed by Lynette J. Stoudt, 2001.

Collection Scope and Content Summary

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Stereoscopes
Photographic prints
Stereographs
Earthquakes -- California -- San Francisco -- Photographs.
Yosemite Valley (Calif.) -- Photographs.
United States -- Photographs.
China -- Photographs.
California -- Photographs.

 

Places Series 1. 1887-1910.

Physical Description: 0.6 Linear Feet

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains 190 stereographs. The images consist of various locations in the United States and other countries. The bulk of the images are of various locations in China and Japan.
box 1, folder 1-17

United States

box 1, folder 1

Arizona 1903 and undated.

General note

Places depicted include Canyon Diablo, Grand Canyon, Red Mountains, and San Francisco Mountains.
box 1, folder 2

California undated.

General note

Places depicted include San Francisco after 1906 earthquake and Yosemite Valley.
box 1, folder 3

Colorado undated.

General note

Places depicted include Garden of the Gods and Royal Gorge.
box 1, folder 4

Connecticut undated.

General note

Place depicted is the Housatonic Valley.
box 1, folder 5

Florida 1905 and undated.

General note

Places depicted include Daytona and unknown.
box 1, folder 6

Hawaii 1905.

General note

Place depicted is Honolulu.
box 1, folder 7

Illinois undated.

General note

Place depicted is Seroco Restaurant, Chicago.
box 1, folder 8

Louisiana 1887 and undated.

General note

Place depicted is New Orleans.
box 1, folder 9

Minnesota undated.

General note

Places depicted include Minneopa Falls and unknown.
box 1, folder 10

New Hampshire undated.

General note

Places depicted include Manchester and Warren.
box 1, folder 11

New Jersey 1905.

General note

Place depicted is Atlantic City.
box 1, folder 12

New York 1898-1903 and undated.

General note

Places depicted include American Falls, Chautauqua, Irondeqoit Bay, New York City, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, and Watkins Glen.
box 1, folder 13

Ohio undated.

General note

Places depicted include Beach Wood, Cuyahoga River, and Junkins Creek.
box 1, folder 14

Pennsylvania undated.

General note

Places depicted include Catawissa Creek, Central Railroad, Fairmount Park, Gettysburg Battlefield, Girard College, and Mauch Chunk.
box 1, folder 15

Tennessee undated.

General note

Place depicted is the National Military Cemetery.
box 1, folder 16

Wisconsin undated.

General note

Place depicted is Willow River Fall.
box 1, folder 17

Wyoming 1905 and undated.

General note

Place depicted is Yellowstone National Park.
box 1, folder 18-23, box 2, folder 1-7

Other Countries

box 1, folder 18

Africa, Arabia, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Canada 1900-1905 and undated

box 1, folder 19-23

China 1902-1910

box 2, folder 1

Cuba, England, France, Germany, and India 1905-1906 and undated

box 2, folder 2-6

Japan 1902-1910 and undated

box 2, folder 7

Palestine, Russia, Scotland, South American, and Spain 1905-1908 and undated

 

People and Subjects Series 2. 1877-1913.

Physical Description: 0.2 Linear Feet

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains 83 stereographs. The bulk of the images consist of people in various scenes and activities from weddings to bedtime scenes, many of which include captions. Other topics include animals, floral arrangements, and the Worlds Columbian Exposition.
box 2, folder 8

Animals undated

box 2, folder 9

Floral offerings at Senator O.P. Morton's funerals, Indianapolis 1877

box 2, folder 10

Hunting scenes 1898-1903 and undated

box 2, folder 11-14

People in various scenes and activities 1892-1899 and undated

box 2, folder 15

War scenes 1913 and undated

box 2, folder 16

Worlds Columbian Exposition 1893-1894

box 2, folder 17

Unidentified undated

 

Stereoscopes Series 3. undated.

Physical Description: 0.4 Linear Feet

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains two stereoscopes (i.e., stereograph viewers). Both are constructed of wood with metal hardware.
box 3

2 stereoscopes undated