Lantern Slides of Salem, Mass, 1822-1856

Collection

Identifier: MSS 1865

Staff Only
Not requestable

Content Description

This collection contains 82 no. 1 glass lantern slides which primarily depict what appears to be an event, possibly the opening events in 1930 at the Salem Pioneer Village. They also depict two maps of Salem and some streets and buildings probably in Salem. The original order of slides within boxes was maintained, though boxes themselves had no apparent order and their contents have been merged. Slides 001-068 are in box 1. Slides 069-082 are in box 2.

Dates

Creation: 1822-1856

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted due to fragility.

Extent

0.92 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains 82 No. 1 glass lantern slides which primarily depict what appears to be an event, possibly the opening events in 1930 at the Salem Pioneer Village. They also depict two maps of Salem and some streets and buildings probably in Salem.

Physical Location

Phillips Library Stacks

Provenance

This collection was a gift from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Service department of the city of Salem, Massachusetts, on March 6, 2008 (Acc 2008.010).