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1883 Vanderbilt Fancy Dress Ball Album Collection
Formal title:
The 1883 Vanderbilt Fancy Dress Ball Album Collection
Extent:
1 album
Date range:
1883-1883
Abstract:
The 1883 Vanderbilt Fancy Dress Ball Album Collection is comprised of portrait photographs taken by Jose Maria Mora of attendees to the fancy dress ball hosted by Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt (nee Alva Erskine Smith) on the night of March 26, 1883 at the Vanderbilts' newly completed residence at 660 Fifth Avenue, New York City. The subjects of the photographs are all dressed in the costumes they wore to the event, and appear in staged poses in front of backgrounds provided by Mora's studio.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.018
Armstrong Family Photographs Collection
Formal title:
The Armstrong Family Photographs Collection
Extent:
1 Hollinger document box
Date range:
circa 1870-1960
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of photographs of members of the Armstrong family and associated persons and places, primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.024
Case family photographs
Formal title:
Case family photographs
Extent:
12 items
Date range:
ca. 1890-1959
Abstract:
Photographs of people and properties from the Case family of Rhode Island and Scotland.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.032
Deveau Collection
Formal title:
The Deveau Collection
Extent:
8 Hollinger Boxes
Date range:
circa 1890-1895
Abstract:
The Deveau Collection is composed of glass negatives taken around Newport, between about 1890 and 1895. The materials photographed include portraits of Newport estates, events, and residents. Also included are images of various Newport streets and landmarks, as well as sailing vessels and Newport Harbor.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.016
Douglas family photographs
Formal title:
Douglas family photographs
Extent:
5 items
Date range:
ca. 1925-1942
Abstract:
Photographs of the J. Gordon Douglas family, mostly taken outside at country and golf clubs in Newport, RI or Palm Beach, FL.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.038
Drexel family homes photographs
Formal title:
Drexel family homes photographs
Date range:
1921-1959
Abstract:
Photographs of Drexel homes in Paris, France and Newport, Rhode Island. Notable French firm Studio Waléry photographed the interiors of the Alice Troth Drexel and John Drexel Sr. apartment at 34 rue François-Ier, Paris, France, to which Mrs. Drexel added room descriptions. Collection also includes photographs taken by Richard Nelson depicting Rock Cliff in Newport, mostly in panoramic format.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.027
Ernst Studio Collection
Formal title:
The Ernst Studio Collection
Extent:
5 Hollinger Boxes; 5 Oversized Boxes
Date range:
circa 1909-1967
Abstract:
The Ernst Studio Collection is comprised of photographs taken by Ernst Studio between 1909 and 1967. The materials photographed include portraits of Newport residents and local events of all sorts. Also included are images of various Newport estates and landmarks, as well as sailing vessels and Newport Harbor.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.013
Green Animals Collection
Formal title:
The Green Animals Collection
Extent:
6 Hollinger Boxes; 2 Oversize Boxes
Date range:
circa 1870-1990
Abstract:
The Green Animals Collection is comprised of materials relating to the Brayton Family, as well as the Estate’s house and gardens, spanning the period from 1870 until 1990. The collection includes images of the interior and exterior of the home from various points in its existence, as well as images showing various generations of the family.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.009
Hunter House Collection
Formal title:
The Hunter House Collection
Extent:
1 document case, 1 oversized box
Date range:
circa 1745-1990
Abstract:
The Hunter House Collection is comprised of materials relating to the home’s various occupants, as well as some of the restoration activities carried out by the PSNC. The documents cover the period from circa 1745 until 1990.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.006
Isaac Bell House Collection
Formal title:
The Isaac Bell House Collection
Extent:
1 hollinger box
Date range:
circa 1879-1980
Abstract:
The Isaac Bell House Collection is comprised of materials relating to the home’s various occupants, spanning the period from 1879 until 1980. The collection includes images of the interior and exterior of the home from various points in its existence, as well as images from the families who lived there.
Repository:
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Collection call no:
PSNCA.H.007

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