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P0034/0057; "Ball-room in Smith Hall, U.N.C."; in the Stereograph Collection (P0043), North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Collection Overview
| Size | 1.0 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 200 items) |
| Abstract | Stereograph images are composed of two images placed side by side. When viewed through a stereoscope or another similar device, the images appeared three-dimensional. After 1850, these images were frequently produced on cards that could be sold commercially. The collection consists of 69 stereograph cards made in North Carolina from circa 1870 to circa 1904, some of which depict scenes at the University of North Carolina. Also included are a number of stereocards made outside of North Carolina. |
| Language | English |
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Historical Information
Stereograph images are composed of two images placed side by side. Many different photographic processes were used, but they were generally produced by a camera that had two lenses spaced to approximate human eyes, and the images were produced simultaneously. When viewed through a stereoscope or another similar device, the images appear three-dimensional, with each eye receiving a slightly different image.
Stereographic techniques were developed in the early 19th century, but stereograph cards were most popular in the United States after 1850 and until the early 20th century. Images were produced on cards that could be sold commercially and viewed through a sterescope.
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Scope and Content
A collection of 69 miscellaneous stereograph cards made in North Carolina from circa 1870 to circa 1904. The stereographs are arranged by publisher or producer of the card, where known, then by the publisher's identifier or geographically by county.
The collection also includes several original stereograph cards made outside of North Carolina, as well as a set of reprinted cards made in the 1970s from numerous locations and publishers.
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Series 1. Alfred Williams & Co., Publishers, circa 1870-1904.
Arrangement: By county.
The stereograph cards in this series were produced by Alfred Williams & Co., Publishers, of Raleigh, N.C.
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Horse and carriage in front of a residence, Raleigh, circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "1. Alfred Williams & Co., Publishers, circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0001Stereograph Card 1 image Location: Wake County: Raleigh. |
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Series 2. B. von Herff Stereoscopic Views, circa 1870-1904.
Arrangement: Creator identifier.
The stereograph cards in this series were produced by B. von Herff of Raleigh, N.C..
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Series 3. Keystone Viewing Company, circa 1870-1904.
Arrangement: Creator identifier.
The stereograph cards in this series were produced by the Keystone Viewing Company of Meadvill, Pa.
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Folder P0043/0007 |
"Making charcoal in the Mountains of Western North Carolina," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "3. Keystone Viewing Company, circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0007Stereograph Card 1 image Keystone Identifier: 103-6208 NCCPA Cutter Number 43.101.1
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"Distilling Turpentine from the Crude Resin in the Pine Forests of North Carolina," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "3. Keystone Viewing Company, circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0008Stereograph Card 1 image Keystone Identifier: T80-V23489 NCCPA Cutter Number 43.101.17
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Series 4. Nat. W. Taylor, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904.
Arrangement: Creator Identifier.
The stereograph cards in this series were produced by Nat. W. Taylor of Asheville, N.C. The cards and their numbering are similar to those of Taylor & Jones in Series 5.
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Folder P0043/0009 |
"Pisgah from Beaucatcher Mtn," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "4. Nat. W. Taylor, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0009Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.11.14 Location: Buncombe County |
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"Main St. South from square," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "4. Nat. W. Taylor, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0010Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.11.8 Location: Buncombe County: Asheville |
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Series 5. Taylor & Jones, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904.
Arrangement: Creator Identifier.
The stereograph cards in this series were produced by Taylor & Jones of Asheville, N.C. Taylor & Jones arranged their stereographs into "Classes," which are described on the backs of the cards. Materials in this series were arranged first by class, then by number.
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Series 6. Underwood & Underwood, Publishers, circa 1870-1904.
Arrangement: Creator Identifier.
The stereograph cards in this series were produced by Underwood and Underwood, Publishers, of Ottawa, Kan. Descriptions for these items were printed on the cards themselves.
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"In a great pine forest, collecting turpentine, North Carolina," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "6. Underwood & Underwood, Publishers, circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0039Stereograph Card 1 image Underwood and Underwood Identifier: (17)-5658 NCCPA Cutter Number 43.101.18
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"'Sweating out' tar from Pine Wood in the turf covered Tar Kiln, North Carolina," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "6. Underwood & Underwood, Publishers, circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0040Stereograph Card 1 image Underwood and Underwood Identifier: S 150-5662 NCCPA Cutter Number 43.101.19
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Folder P0043/0041 |
"A humble but happy Negro Home down South in Dixie land, North Carolina," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "6. Underwood & Underwood, Publishers, circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0041Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.101.20
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Series 7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904.
Arrangement: By county.
The stereograph cards in this collection were produced by W. T. Robertson of Asheville, N.C.
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"French Broad River, below Smith Bridge, near Asheville," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0042Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.11.13 Title derived from text on front of card. Additional description written on back of card. Location: Buncombe County |
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"A Buncombe County Tobacco Patch," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0043Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.11.9 Title derived from text on back of card. Location: Buncombe County |
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"North Carolina Press Association met in Asheville, June 30th, 1880," 30 June 1880 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0044Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.11.19 Title derived from text on back of card. Additional identifying information on back of card. Location: Buncombe County: Asheville |
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"Hickory Nut Gap. The pools at Chimney Rock ," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0045Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.45.2 Title derived from text on back of card. Image is the same as item P0043/0047. Location: Henderson County |
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"Hickory Nut Gap. Broad River," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0046Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.45.4 Title derived from text on back of card. Location: Henderson County |
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"Hickory Nut Gap pools," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0047Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.45.1 Title derived from text on back of card. Image is the same as item P0043/0045. Location: Henderson County |
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Folder P0043/0048 |
"Hickory Nut Gap. Little Glen above the Pools ," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0048Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.45.3 Title derived from text on back of card. Location: Henderson County |
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Folder P0043/0049 |
"Catawba Falls (upper)," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0049Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.56.3 Title derived from text on back of card. Location: McDowell County |
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Folder P0043/0050 |
"Bald mountain splits caused by the earthquake," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0050Stereograph Card 1 image Title derived from text on back of card. Card has been cut in half. Location: Rutherford County |
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"Saluda Falls," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0051Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.101.14 Title derived from text on back of card. Additional description written on back of card, indicating this image may be of Raven Cliff Falls in South Carolina. |
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"Picking cotton," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0052Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.101.9 Title derived from text on back of card. Image is the same as item P0043/0053. |
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"Picking cotton," circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "7. W. T. Robertson, Asheville, N.C., circa 1870-1904." Box 01, Folder P0043/0053Stereograph Card 1 image NCCPA Cutter Number 43.101.10 Title derived from text on back of card. Image is the same as item P0043/0052. |
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Series 8. Unknown Publishers, circa 1870-1904.
Arrangement: Location (county and city).
The stereograph cards in this collection do not have publication information.
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Series 9. Non-North Carolina Locations, circa 1870-1978.
Arrangement: Publisher.
The stereograph cards in this series are of locations outside of North Carolina. The original stereograph cards in this series were produced by several publishers, including Keystone Viewing Company, Universal Viewing Co., and London Stereographic Company. This series also includes a set of reprinted stereograph cards which were produced by Stereo Classic Studios of Whippany, N.J.
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Locations outside of North Carolina, circa 1870-1904 #P0043, Series: "9. Non-North Carolina Locations, circa 1870-1978." Box 01Stereograph Card 110 images |
Processed by: North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, 1997, and Tracy Jackson, 2011
Encoded by: Patrick Cullom and Tracy Jackson, 2011
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