-
Full Finding Aid -
Overview -
Arrangement -
Scope and Contents -
Related Material -
Other Finding Aids -
Alternate Formats -
Access Restrictions -
Acquisition Information -
Access Terms -
Items Online
Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
Lantern slides were compiledas instructional aids for the public school curriculum. More than 20,000 unique images dating
from 1856-1939 document a wide variety of subjects, including New York State, North American and world geography, history,
natural sciences, fine arts, trades, industries, education, and schools. Thousands of slides were produced by the Division
of Visual Instruction and sets of slides were loaned to schools throughout the State from 1886 to 1939.
Creator:
Title:
Division of Visual Instruction instructional lantern slides
Quantity:
154 cubic feet
circa 26,450 lantern slides
Quantity:
18 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
circa 1856-1939
Bulk Dates:
bulk 1911-1939
Series Number:
A3045
The New York State Archives is part of the Office of Cultural Education, an office of the New York State Education Department.
To report technical problems with this web site, please contact the New York State Archives at ARCHINFO@mail.nysed.gov