Research

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. These accessioning registers contain list all images accepted making up the loan collection of educational lantern slides. Organized by negative number, data entered also includes call number; title; location; and source and maker of negative.
Creator:
Title:
Registers of accessioned and classified negatives
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

(2 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1911-1939
Series Number:
A3133