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.
A large group of people outside of the Narragansett Indian Church, a small stone building, holding hands a circle. Some people are dressed in traditional Narragansett dress, and others, English sailors, are in Navy uniform.
A row of men in Navy uniforms watching on as a person in traditional Narragansett dress dances outside at Narragansett Indian Church. One of the sailors is taking a photograph.
A child in traditional Narragansett dress, decorated with many feathers, standing with two crouching men in Navy uniform at the Narragansett Indian Church. Others are seen standing in the background.
A large group of people outside of the Narragansett Indian Church, a small stone building, holding hands in concentric circles. Some people are dressed in traditional Narragansett dress, and others, English sailors, are in Navy uniform.
Aerial view of a stage and seating built in an open field. A high wooden fence surrounds the stage, and trailers and tents are seen at the edges of the fence.
Image shows the "Newport" ferry approaching the "Newport" ferry landing. Passenger and cars are visible on front lower deck. A worker stands on landing in foreground.
Front view of the entrance to the Federal Hill House School of Music, showing a door with a portico facing an inclined street. A sign on the door identifies it as the school of music.
The Federal Building in Providence, stonework indicates building as Post Office, Court House, and Custom House. Horse drawn carriages, automobiles, and pedestrians are seen outside.
Image shows Faxon Lodge, now called Conley Hall and part of the Salve Regina campus. The Tudor style lodge is two stories and has a smaller building to its rear. A figure stands in open window on second floor of the lodge.
Group portrait of two women, a child and man. The child is seated between the two women. He is barefoot. The man stand behind them. A tropical backdrop hangs behind them. The photograph is printed on a souvenir postcard from Narragansett Pier.
Portrait of a husband and wife and their two children. The woman and one of the children sit on a platform. The other child stands on the platform and is supported by the man who stands behind the platform.
Portrait of a husband and wife and their baby. The husband sits on a chair that has built in platform for the baby to sit on. The wife stands next to them.