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Dr. Kelvin Ramsey Collection of Stereoviews, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.
Processed by Special Collections Staff, August 2015
Dr. Kelvin Wheeler Ramsey is native of Virginia and graduated from Randolph-Henry High School in Charlotte County. He graduated from William & Mary in 1979 with majors in Geology and Classical Studies and went on to receive his master's from Vanderbilt University and a doctorate from the University of Delaware, both in Geology. He joined the Delaware Geological Survey at the University of Delaware in 1987 and currently serves in the position of Scientist.
This collection contains stereoviews, lantern slides, and other photographic materials collected by Kelvin Ramsey. The stereoviews were distributed by various companies, including Melander and Brothers, Keystone and Company, Bell and Brother, and D.H. Anderson. The images cover various historic sites and monuments in Washington, D.C. and Virginia, such as Arlington National Cemetery, Harper's Ferry, the White House, the William & Mary, Jamestown, and Fort Monroe.The bulk of the lantern slides feature landscapes in Virginia, including Mount Vernon, Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown. There are also images of tobacco plants and of aspects of growing and treating tobacco.
Keystone View Company Collection (MS 00008), Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
World War Through the Stereoscope (Mss. Acc. 2009.178), Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
Published by Victor Animatograph Co., Davenport, Iowa.
Published by S. Townsend,234 W. 65th St. Chicago.
Published by T.H. McAllister Manufacturing Optician, 49 Nassau Street, NY
Published by S. Townsend, 8401 Sangman St. Chicago
Published by S. Townsend, 234 W 65th St. Chicago
Published by S. Townsend, 234 W. 65th St. Chicago
Published by S. Townsend, 234 W. 65th St. Chicago
Published by S. Townsend, 234 W. 65th St. Chicago
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Pageant of America, Yale University Press
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Detroit Publishing Co.
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Detroit Publishing Co.
Published by McIntosh Strereopticon Company, Chicago, Ill.
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Detroit Publishing Co.
Published by Kansas City Public Schools
Published by Detroit Publishing Co.
Published by McIntosh Strereopticon Co., Chicago, Ill.
Published by Tom Phillips, 5101-27 S. State St. Chicago
Published by McIntosh Stereopticon Co., Chicsgo, Ill.
Published by Detroit Publishing Co.
Published by T.H. McAllister Manufacturing Optician, 49 Nassau Street, NY
Published by McIntosh Stereopticon Co. Chicago, Ill.
Published by McIntosh Stereopticon Co., Chicago, Ill.
Published by Williams, Browne & Earle, 918 Chesnut St., Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Published by Detroit Publishing Co.
Published by Williams, Brown & Earle, Inc., 918 Chesnut St Philadelphia PA
Published by Keystone View Co.
Published by The School of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania
After one in Paul Wilstach's Mount Vernon. Published by the New York State Education Department.
Published by The University of the State of New York
Published by A. T. Thompson & Co., Importers & Manufacturers, 13 Tenement Row, Boston, Mass.
Published by Keystone View Co. Factories, Meadville, VA
Kitchen on right side; office on left.
Published by McIntosh Stereopticon Co., Chicago, Ill.
Published by Detroit Publishing Co.
Published by Dr. C.F. Matteson, Chicago, Ill.
Published S. Townsend, 234 W. 65th St. Chicago
Published by Williams, Brown & Earle, Inc., 918 Chesnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Published by Dr. C. F. Matteson, Chicago, Ill.
Published by Keystone View Co., Meadville, PA
Published by the New York State Education Department
Publishedby the New York State Education Department, Visual Instruction Division
Pine woods in background. Published by the University of the State of New York, Visual Instruction Division
Showing roots. Published by The University of the State of New York.
Published by the New York State Education Department, Visual Instruction Division
Published by The University of the State of New York, Visual Instruction Division
Site where Lee surrendered to Grant.
Site where Lees surrendered.
Published by S. Townsend, 234 W. 65th St. Chicago
Published by S. Townsend, 234 W. 65th St. Chicago
Published by the Pageant of America, Yale University Press
Published by The University of the State of New York, Education Department
Open Fields and Wooded Area. Characteristic box type of house under construction, Published by the New York State Education Department.
Looking toward town.
Published by S. Townsend, 8401 Sangamon St., Chicago, Ill.
Published by Edward Van Altena, 6 East 39th St. NYC
Movie Promo. With Clarence Whitehill, Warner Bros., 2 reels. Published by National Studios, Inc, 228-232 West 56th St. NY
Published by T.H. McAllister, Manufacturing Optician, 49 Nassau Street, New York.
Published by McIntosh Stereopticon Co., 35 & 37 Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill.
Image displays a sign that reads "Old Virginia Homestead of 1803, Mrs. Self 101 years old lives here. Come see her card spin and weave."
Published by the University Washington Collection.
Published by Keystone View Co. Meadville, PA
Published by Kansas City Public Schools.
Arch. Am. 17th C. Discovered & identified in 1903 by Sam'l H. Youge. Published by the Pennsylvania Museum.
Published by World Service Commission, 740 Rush St. Chicago, Ills.
Published by The Free Library of Philadelphia.
Arch. Am. 1639. Published by the Pennsylvania Museum, Williams, Brown & Earl, Inc., 918 Chesnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Erected by Frances Bland Randolph, Chapter D.A.R., 1914
Published by Joseph Hawkes, New York City
Published by Newton & Co., 3 Fleet St. London, England
Just as he left it on Wednesday, September 28, 1870 at 3:00 pm.
Published by Williams, Browne & Earle, 918 Chesnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Published by T.H. McAllister Manufacturing Opticon, 49 Nassau Street, New York
Published by Williams, Browne & Earle, 918 Chesnut St., Philadelphia, P.A.
Published by W.R. DuTemple- Providence, R.I.
Designed by Loewy, Virginia Ferry Co.
Published by W. R. DuTemple, Providence, RI
Union line of entrenchments around Petersburg, VA.
Showing entrance to burrowed Union line of entrenchments around Petersburg, VA.
Built in 1823 by James Monroe during his presidential term. Thomas Jefferson superintended the construction.
Seen in Parallel Perspective from Highway Bridge, Slighly Rolling Country. Just west of Appomattox (1920). Published by The University of the State of New York, Visual Instruction Division
Published by Keystone View Co. Factories, Meadville, PA
Erected 1890. By J. M. A. Mercie. Published by The University of the State of New York, Visual Instruction Division.
Published by T.H. McAllister, Manufacturing Optician, 49 Nassau Street, N.Y. & George H. Pierce, 136 S. Eleventh St. Philadelphia, PA.
Published by C.W. Briggs Company, 628 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, PA. (Est. 1850).
Published by the New York State Education Department, Visual Instruction Department
Shows dense forest in dry season. Trees adapted to swamp condition grow luxuriantly here.
Built in 1719 by Nathaniel Harrison, Rear of House facing Grove.
Published by The University of the State of New York, Visual Instruction Division.
Published by Edward Van Altena, 6 East 39th St. N.Y.C.
Published by Frank Miles Day, School of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvannia
Published by A.D. Handy Co. Boston, Mass.
Published by Anthony W. Robinson, Philadelphia, PA
Published by Art & Travel Company, Steinway Hall, Chicago, Ill.
Published by Newton & Co., 3 Fleet St. London, England.
Where early colonists settled differences.
Published by The University of the State of New York, Visual Education Division
Published by Rau Stdios, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.
Published by W.P.A.- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA-Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA Board of Education NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, N.Y.C.
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC.
Published by WPA- Board if Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA-Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC.
Published by WPA- Board of Education, NYC.
Published by WPA Board of Education, NYC.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B. Thompsonl, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B.Thompson, Washington D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington D. C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D. C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E. B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by E.B. Thompson, Washington, D.C.
Published by T.H. McAllister, Manufacturing Optician, 49 Nassau St., New York
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro, 1875
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
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Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1889
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1889
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1874-5, Published by Lovejoy & Foster, Chicago
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1876
Entered according to Act of Congress by L. M. Melander & Bro., in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1889
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1878
Entered according to Act of Congress by L. M. Melander & Bro., in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
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Copyright Melander & Bro., 1875
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Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1874-5
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Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
Copyright Secured.
Entered according to Act of Congress by L. M. Melander & Bro., in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Congress.
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
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Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1877
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Copyright Secured.
Copyright Secured.
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Copyrighted by Melander & Bro., 1875
The celebrated Maryland Heights form part of what is known as the Blue River of the Alleghenies. At this point they rise to a height of 1,460 feet. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge and Potomac River are in the foreground.
The mighty Shenandoah as it rolls past Riverton, one mile North of Randolph-Macon Academy, Front Royal, VA
Decorated for Opening of the Great Tercentennial Exposition
Enacted by the Survivors of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe at the Jamestown Exposition.
Where the Original Settlers Landed
Scene of Patrick Henry's Celebrated Speech
Scene of Patrick Henry's Celebrated Speech
Scene of Patrick Henry's Celebrated Speech
Scene of Patrick Henry's Celebrated Speech
Give in Honor of the Homecoming of the Fleet
First President in History to Participate in a Public Event on Foot - Preparedness Parade, Washington, D.C.
Piedmont Plateau
Two viewfinders made from the View Master Company.
One View Master reel featuring scenes from Colonial Williamsburg.
Collection of three reels featuring Virginia scenes compiled by the View Master Company with accompanying 16 page color booklet.
One View Master reel featuring 21 three dimensional images of restored buildings of Colonial Williamsburg.