Rhode Island photograph collection

The Rhode Island Photograph Collection is a collection of photographs that document the landscape and life of Rhode Islanders across the state from the mid 19th century through the 20th century. The collection grew over time as the Providence Public Library had photographs donated to them from a variety of donors. There are an estimated 6,000 plus images in this collection.
This collection is part of Providence Public Library Digital Collections, hosted by Providence Public Library.

Items in this collection

Possibly Newport Harbor

Possibly Newport Harbor

Providence Public Library

Image shows boats in Newport Harbor (possibly). Sailors in a rowboat are in foreground of image.

Portrait, Jerry D'Amico of Edgewood

Portrait, Jerry D'Amico of Edgewood

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Jerry D'Amico of Edgewood, RI. D'Amico wears a tweed suit, plaid tie and a Rhode Island American Legion hat. Rear of photograph reads: "State Chairman of Legion Town Show, State Armory, April 9-10-11-12 th plus Saturday Matinee 2pm"

Portrait of Young Man

Portrait of Young Man

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a young man. He wears his hair parted in the center and slicked back. Back of photograph reads" Crane Sports"

Portrait of Woman

Portrait of Woman

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a young woman. She wears a high collar and a pendant necklace.

Portrait of Woman

Portrait of Woman

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a woman from the shoulders up. The portrait was in the same photograph sleeve as VM013_FIC0825 and appears to be the same woman.

Portrait of Two Girls

Portrait of Two Girls

Providence Public Library

Portrait of two girls standing with rolled papers in their hand. The girls have matching hairstyles and dresses.

Portrait of Two Girls

Portrait of Two Girls

Providence Public Library

Hand-painted portrait photograph of two girls wearing matching blue outfits.

Portrait of Nathan Goff Jr.

Portrait of Nathan Goff Jr.

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Nathan Goff Jr. of Warren, Rhode Island. Goff served as a Lieutenant Colonel in 37th United States Colored Troops Regiment and later breveted to the rank of Brigadier B. General. Goff has a dark full beard.

Portrait of John R. Bartlett

Portrait of John R. Bartlett

Providence Public Library

Portrait of John R. Bartlett, a historian and linguist from Providence RI. Bartlett stands with one arm resting on a chair.

Portrait of John E. Fogarty

Portrait of John E. Fogarty

Providence Public Library

Portrait of John Edward Fogarty, a bricklayer and Congressman for the State of Rhode Island from 1941-1967.

Portrait of James E. Roosa

Portrait of James E. Roosa

Providence Public Library

Portrait of James E. Roosa, the assistant to the president of The Shepard Company, a department store in Providence, RI. Roosa wears a pinstripe suit and vest and a floral print tie. His white hair is parted in the center.

Portrait of Infant

Portrait of Infant

Providence Public Library

Portrait of an infant sitting on a faux fur rug. The child is dressed in white and wears a heart shaped locket and a bracelet.

Portrait of Harold B. Audreus

Portrait of Harold B. Audreus

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Harold B. Audreus. Audreus wears a light colored pocket square in his suit jacket pocket, and a pin on his tie. He appears to be middle aged.

Portrait of George Bucklin

Portrait of George Bucklin

Providence Public Library

Portrait of George Bucklin, a benefactor for the Rhode Island Boy Scouts. Bucklin stands with his hand resting on a book. He is dressed in his civil war uniform.

Portrait of Fernand St. Germain

Portrait of Fernand St. Germain

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Fernand St. Germain in profile. St. Germain was a U.S. Representative, for Rhode Island between the years 1961��������1989.

Portrait of Dr. Joe Corrigan

Portrait of Dr. Joe Corrigan

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Dr. Joe Corrigan. Corrigan sits in a wooden armchair. His legs are crossed and he hold an open book over his lap.

Portrait of Clarence A. Cotton

Portrait of Clarence A. Cotton

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Clarence A. Cotton. Cotton wears a pinstripe suit, with a pin on his lapel. He wears a striped tie with floral embroidery. Clarence A. Cotton served as the President of New England Association of Commercial Executives from 1917-18 and as Secretary of the R.I. Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Portrait of Children

Portrait of Children

Providence Public Library

Group portrait of three children. Two of the children are sitting on a bench, and the eldest stands behind them.

Portrait of Child

Portrait of Child

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a small child standing in a wooden chair. The child is using a walking stick to support himself.

Portrait of Brad Swan

Portrait of Brad Swan

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Brad Swan, a former President of the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Providence Art Club.

Portrait of an Infant

Portrait of an Infant

Providence Public Library

Portrait of an infant lying on a bed. The baby wears a cloth diaper and a heart shaped locket.

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a young woman. She sits on a bench and holds a large bouquets of roses. She wears a formal dress and wears a dark hat.

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a woman with her arms crossed on the back of a chair. She wears a pearl necklace and a watch.

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a woman. The woman rests her arm on an ornate table.