Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards
Scope and Contents
Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 300 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.
Dates
- 1856-1981
Creator
- Waldsmith, Robert, 1913-1993 (Collector, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Biographical / Historical
Robert Waldsmith (1913-1993) was an avid collector of George Washington and Mount Vernon materials and author of "Mount Vernon, Enshrined in Stereo" which appeared in the January-February 1980 issue of 'Stereo World.'
Extent
236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Credit line
Purchased by the A. Alfred Taubman Fund, 2010
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- Robert Waldsmith Collection of stereographs and cabinet cards, 1856-1981
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Michele Lee
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
P.O. Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 United States
703-799-3600
