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

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a woman, possibly WJAR radio host Celia Moreau. The woman sits on a couch and wears a gingham print dress.

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a woman, possibly WJAR radio host Celia Moreau.

Portrait of a Woman

Portrait of a Woman

Providence Public Library

Portrait of an unidentified woman. She has short curly hair and stands in front of a window.

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a man, possibly Dr. Michael H. Corrigan. The photograph is cut into a oval shape.

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a man. He wears a suit with large lapels and a striped tie.

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Providence Public Library

Close up of a man speaking into a microphone or telephone receiver. The man wears a striped button down shirt that is open and exposes his undershirt.

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a man standing in front of a wall of photographs. "Wally Brown" is written on the back of photograph.

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Providence Public Library

Image shows a man. He wears his hair parted in the middle and slicked back. Back of photograph reads "Could this be Happy Chandler, Commissioner of Baseball in '40's".

Portrait of a Dr. Michael H. Corrigan

Portrait of a Dr. Michael H. Corrigan

Providence Public Library

Portrait of Dr. Michael H. Corrigan. He wears a suit, tie, a shirt with a rounded collar and round glasses. Same man as VM013_FIC0890.

Portrait of a Couple

Portrait of a Couple

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a man and woman. The man is seated with his legs crossed. The woman stands next to him with her right hand resting on his shoulder.

Portrait of a Clergyman

Portrait of a Clergyman

Providence Public Library

Image shows a member of the clergy dressed in robes standing on steps. A large building is visible behind him.

Portrait of a Child

Portrait of a Child

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a baby. The baby wears a locket and floral printed smock.

Portrait of a Baby

Portrait of a Baby

Providence Public Library

Portrait of a baby sitting up and holding wooden blocks.

Pony cart

Pony cart

Providence Public Library

Side view of a child in a fancy dress and bonnet driving a cart pulled by one pony. The cart is on a dirt road in front of an open field.

Pomham Light Station

Pomham Light Station

Providence Public Library

Image shows the Pomham Light Station in the Providence River. The lighthouse is built on top of large rocks. The Pomham club is visible in background.

Policemen

Policemen

Providence Public Library

Group portrait of police officers in uniform, seen in two rows: the first row seated and the row behind them standing. They are posed in front of an ivy-covered building.

Police Station

Police Station

Providence Public Library

Police station and officers seen from the opposite side of the street.

Point Street Grammar School

Point Street Grammar School

Providence Public Library

View from the opposite side of the street of the Point Street Grammar School, a large brick building with a large tower over its porch. The school was on the southeast corner of Point and Plain Streets, now demolished.

Point Judith, Narragansett

Point Judith, Narragansett

Providence Public Library

Image shows wharf at Point Judith. Lobster traps lay on sand in foreground. A woman sits on pier near small boat in background.