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Raymond Loring Swain photograph collection

 Collection — Box: Multi-Collection Box
Identifier: 078-03

Scope and Contents

The collection includes 29 black and white print photographs of various locations in and around Providence, Rhode Island as well as miscellaneous fine art photographs.

Dates

  • 1939

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

PPL does not claim copyright to this collection. Users of this item are responsible for determining copyright restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

Raymond Loring Swain (1908-1987) was born in Weld, Maine. He graduated from Weld High School and the University of Maine, Orono before continuing his education at the Rhode Island School of Design in the Textile program.

Extent

.8 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Materials are organized and described at the item level.

Custodial History

Material was acquired by the Weld Historical Society, Maine by Marjorie Swain in 2016 and then donated to Providence Public Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Weld Historical Society, 2018

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Kate Wells in 2019.

Title
Raymond Loring Swain photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Kate Wells
Date
2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021