Frank Sayles photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: 032-03

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Frank Sayles Photography Collection contains primarily color photographs of buildings in and around Providence, Rhode Island. There are also photographs of monuments, statues, close-ups of architectural detail, and several bridges in the area.

Dates

1950 - 1995
Majority of material found within 1993 - 1995

Creator

Sayles, Frank (Person)

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

Frank Sayles was a patron of the Providence Public Library who donated his photographs of local architecture. Little is known about his background.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is organized alphabetically by street, with numbered addresses filed in order before unnumbered locations. A series of miscellaneous photographs is organized at the end of the collection.