Divided into 2 series (new series to be added as needed: (1) Philadelphia Centennial; (2) sightseeing bus.
This artificial collection is the repository for miscellaneous photoprints transferred from other Smithsonian units: see series records.
Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Found in collections in the Division of Physical Sciences, National Museum of American History.
This collection has been designated as a repository for miscellaneous photographic prints transferred from Smithsonian curatorial divisions, other offices, and outside donors. The first items (Series 1) were transferred to the Archives Center by Deborah J. Warner, Curator, Division of Physical Sciences, NMAH, November 9, 1992: she reported that these items were found in her collections, source unknown. The second acquisition (Series 2) is a gift from Alberta Young. Series 3 was found in the collections, Archives Center.
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection processed by David Haberstich and Craig Orr, 1999
Collection is open for research.
Views of the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876. Some edge-printed "Geo. J. Raymond's Variety Store." Photographer unidentified. INcludes views of:
1. "State Buildings looking east"
2. "Machinery Hall"
3. "Centennial Exhibition Grounds / General view"
4. "---west end of Main Building"
5. "---General view, looking east"
6. "State Buildings in foreground / Main Buildings back"
7. "---Main Building"
Photographer and circumstances of images unknown; identification of scenes on backs of prints.
Silver albumen print, early 20th century, mounted on board, 5-1/2" x 7-1/2": sightseeing bus with about 27 men and women aboard and a man standing beside it, U.S. Capitol in background. By H. M. Brown, 205 Pa. Ave. N.W. (Washington), imprint at bottom of mount. Sign on vehicle indicates "starting point 1417 G St. N.W". Gift of Alberta Young.
Sightseeing bus with 27 passengers and driver, Washington, D.C. : silver albumen photoprint
2010.3080 (Nonacc.No.)