Rhode Island Postcard Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 002-03-01

Staff Only

Digital reproductions of portions of this collection are accessible via the PPL digital repository.

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

1898 - 1990

Creator

Providence Public Library (R.I.). Special Collections (Collector, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

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.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.