Guide to the Edward R. Frank Stereograph Collection
Processed by Lynette J. Stoudt; machine-readable finding aid created by
Lynette J. Stoudt
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries
P.O. Box 19557
University of California
Irvine, California 92623-9557
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The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Note
Geographical (By Place)--Asia
Geographical (By Place)--United States
Arts and Humanities--Art--Photography
Guide to the Edward R. Frank Stereograph Collection
Collection number: MS-M20
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries
University of California
Irvine, California
Contact Information
- Special Collections and Archives
- The UCI Libraries
- P.O. Box 19557
- University of California
- Irvine, California 92623-9557
- Phone: (949) 824-3947
- Fax: (949) 824-2472
- Email: spcoll@uci.edu
- URL: http://www.lib.uci.edu/rrsc/speccoll.html
- Processed by:
- Lynette J. Stoudt
- Date Completed:
- 2001
- Encoded by:
- Lynette J. Stoudt
© 2001 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Edward R. Frank stereograph collection,
Date (inclusive): 1877-1913 (bulk 1897-1910)
Collection number: MS-M020
Collector:
Frank, Edward R.
Extent:
1.2 linear feet (3 boxes)
Repository:
University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.
Irvine, California 92623-9557
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.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
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.
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.
- Series 1. Places, 1887-1910. 0.6 linear ft.
- Series 2. People and subjects, 1877-1913. 0.2 linear ft.
- Series 3. Stereoscopes, undated. 0.4 linear ft.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
China--Photographs.
Japan--Photographs.
United States--Photographs.
California--Photographs.
Yosemite Valley (Calif.)--Photographs.
Earthquakes--California--San Francisco--Photographs.
Genres and Forms of Materials
Photographic prints.
Stereographs.
Stereoscopes.
Collection Contents
Series 1.
Places,
1887-1910.
Physical Description:
0.6 linear ft.
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 : 1
Arizona, 1903 and undated.
Note
Places depicted include Canyon Diablo, Grand Canyon, Red Mountains, and San Francisco Mountains.
Box 1 : 2
California, undated.
Note
Places depicted include San Francisco after 1906 earthquake and Yosemite Valley.
Box 1 : 3
Colorado, undated.
Note
Places depicted include Garden of the Gods and Royal Gorge.
Box 1 : 4
Connecticut, undated.
Note
Place depicted is the Housatonic Valley.
Box 1 : 5
Florida, 1905 and undated.
Note
Places depicted include Daytona and unknown.
Box 1 : 6
Hawaii, 1905.
Note
Place depicted is Honolulu.
Box 1 : 7
Illinois, undated.
Note
Place depicted is Seroco Restaurant, Chicago.
Box 1 : 8
Louisiana, 1887 and undated.
Note
Place depicted is New Orleans.
Box 1 : 9
Minnesota, undated.
Note
Places depicted include Minneopa Falls and unknown.
Box 1 : 10
New Hampshire, undated.
Note
Places depicted include Manchester and Warren.
Box 1 : 11
New Jersey, 1905.
Note
Place depicted is Atlantic City.
Box 1 : 12
New York, 1898-1903 and undated.
Note
Places depicted include American Falls, Chautauqua, Irondeqoit Bay, New York City, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, and Watkins Glen.
Box 1 : 13
Ohio, undated.
Note
Places depicted include Beach Wood, Cuyahoga River, and Junkins Creek.
Box 1 : 14
Pennsylvania, undated.
Note
Places depicted include Catawissa Creek, Central Railroad, Fairmount Park, Gettysburg Battlefield, Girard College, and Mauch
Chunk.
Box 1 : 15
Tennessee, undated.
Note
Place depicted is the National Military Cemetery.
Box 1 : 16
Wisconsin, undated.
Note
Place depicted is Willow River Fall.
Box 1 : 17
Wyoming, 1905 and undated.
Note
Place depicted is Yellowstone National Park.
Box 1 : 18
Africa, Arabia, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Canada, 1900-1905 and undated
Box 2 : 1
Cuba, England, France, Germany, and India, 1905-1906 and undated
Box 2 : 2-6
Japan, 1902-1910 and undated
Box 2 : 7
Palestine, Russia, Scotland, South American, and Spain, 1905-1908 and undated
Series 2.
People and Subjects,
1877-1913.
Physical Description:
0.2 linear ft.
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 : 9
Floral offerings at Senator O.P. Morton's funerals, Indianapolis, 1877
Box 2 : 10
Hunting scenes, 1898-1903 and undated
Box 2 : 11-14
People in various scenes and activities, 1892-1899 and undated
Box 2 : 15
War scenes, 1913 and undated
Box 2 : 16
Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893-1894
Series 3.
Stereoscopes,undated.
Physical Description:
0.4 linear ft.
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series contains two stereoscopes (i.e., stereograph viewers). Both are constructed of wood with metal hardware.
