James N. Arnold image collection

This collection contains over 1100 glass plate negatives and 201 print photographs created by and/or collected by James N. Arnold. Arnold's professional work as a historian and writer began in earnest in the 1880s. Arnold traveled throughout Rhode Island collecting and transcribing local church records, pension rolls, burial records and town papers. The images in the collection depict scenes across Rhode Island including beaches, farms and landscapes as well as activities and community events such as ice skating, parades, football games and community gardens.
This collection is part of Providence Public Library Digital Collections, hosted by Providence Public Library.

Items in this collection

Window display

Window display

Providence Public Library

Image shows crystal tableware and porcelain vases in a window display.

Window display

Window display

Providence Public Library

Image shows a window display of American flags and signs that read "Wake Up America".

Windmill

Windmill

Providence Public Library

Image shows a dirt road running by a windmill on a hill.

Windmill

Windmill

Providence Public Library

Image shows a windmill in a field.

Windmill

Windmill

Providence Public Library

Image shows a windmill in a field.

Windmill

Windmill

Providence Public Library

Image shows a windmill in a field.

Wetlands

Wetlands

Providence Public Library

Image shows an unidentified body of water and wetlands. Row boats are on the ground near the water in background. VM013_FIC0643, is a reproduction of this image in the Rhode Island Photograph Collection.

Wesley House

Wesley House

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Wesley House, later known as the Wesley Hotel in Oak Bluffs, Ma. The hotel is four stories and built on a small hill. An American flag hangs on a large flagpole in front of the hotel.

Wedding portrait

Wedding portrait

Providence Public Library

Image shows two side by side portraits of a bride and groom. On the left, the bride and groom stand side by side with their arms linked. On the right the bride holds a bouquet and stands next to the seated groom. The right side of the image is damaged.

Wedding portrait

Wedding portrait

Providence Public Library

Image shows a portrait of a bride and groom. The bride and group stand next to each other on an oriental rug. The bride holds a large bouquet of flowers.

Wedding portrait

Wedding portrait

Providence Public Library

Image shows group portrait of a wedding party in living room. A man and woman stand behind a seated bride and groom. Both women hold bouquets of flowers.

Wedding portrait

Wedding portrait

Providence Public Library

Image shows a group portrait of a bridal party. Two young girls sit next to a bride and groom. A man and woman stand behind them. The bride holds a large bouquet in her lap.

Wedding portrait

Wedding portrait

Providence Public Library

Image shows a family posing for a group wedding portrait. A couple sit with two young girls in the front while the bride and groom stand behind them.

Wawaloam Monument

Wawaloam Monument

Providence Public Library

Image of the monument dedicated to Wawaloam, the wife of Miantonomi, in Exeter, Rhode Island. The boulder memorializes the Narragansett Indians and her name is engraved on the boulder.

Waves

Waves

Providence Public Library

Image shows ocean waves crashing on a beach. Large rocks are in the water.

Waterwheel

Waterwheel

Providence Public Library

Image shows a wooden buildings with a water wheel. Image is out of focus.

Waterwheel

Waterwheel

Providence Public Library

Image shows a wooden buildings with a water wheel.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Providence Public Library

Image shows water cascading over large rocks.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Providence Public Library

Image shows several small waterfalls cascading over large rocks. Buildings are visible behind trees in the background.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Providence Public Library

Image shows water cascading over rocks.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Providence Public Library

Image shows water cascading over rocks.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Providence Public Library

Image shows a large waterfall. A railed walkway is visible at the top of the waterfall.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Providence Public Library

Image shows a waterfall cascading into a pool of water. A walkway with railings run under the waterfall.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Providence Public Library

Image shows a waterfall. Water cascades over large rocks. A footbridge crosses over the waterfall.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Providence Public Library

Image shows a waterfall. Water cascades from large rocks. A wooden path runs next to the falls.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Providence Public Library

Image shows a small waterfall cascading from large rocks into a pool of water.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Providence Public Library

Image shows a waterfall. Water cascades over large rocks. The photograph is taken from the bottom of the waterfall.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Providence Public Library

Image shows a waterfall cascading over large rocks.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Providence Public Library

Image shows a waterfall. Water cascades over large rocks.

Waterfall

Waterfall

Providence Public Library

Image shows a waterfall. Water cascades over large rocks.