Charles R. Childs postcard and photograph collection, [1907-1950s, bulk 1920s-1940s]

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  • Collection ID 1980.0186
  • Creator Names Childs, Charles R., 1875-1960, photographer. pht
  • Title Charles R. Childs postcard and photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates [1907-1950s, bulk 1920s-1940s]
  • Physical description
    • 3,500 photomechanical prints : postcard ; 9 x 14 cm. (4 x 6 in.)
    • 1,300 photographic prints : postcard, silver gelatin ; 9 x 14 cm. (4 x 6 in.)
    • 65 negatives : glass ; 5 x 7 in.
    • 94 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. or smaller.
    • 18 negatives : film ; 5 x 7 in.
  • Collection arrangement Postcards are organized by topic in 4 drawers of the Postcard cabinet (bottom right).
  • Access and usage restrictions Please consult the copy photoprints instead of glass negatives. To consult the glass negatives in this collection in the Research Center it is necessary to make an advance appointment (email: Research@chicagohistory.org ).
  • Collection summary Picture postcards, photographic postcards, photoprints, and photonegatives of Chicago people, places, and events that mostly were taken by photographer Charles R. Childs and sold as postcards. A few views show Childs' place of business, and one photograph shows Childs on an outing with a group of people. Collection also includes a few postcards not made by Childs.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available (1980.0186).
  • Acquisition information Purchased, 1980 (1980.0186), 1989 (1989.0618).
  • Names
    • Childs, Charles R., 1875-1960.
    • Palmer, Potter, 1826-1902 Homes and haunts Illinois Chicago. Postcards.
    • Dowie, John Alexander, 1847-1907 Homes and haunts Illinois Zion. Postcards.
    • Graceland Cemetery (Chicago, Ill.) Postcards.
    • Merchandise Mart (Chicago, Ill.) Postcards.
    • Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) Postcards.
    • C.R. Childs Company.
  • Subjects
    • Animals Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Automobiles Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Balloons 1900-1959. lctgm Postcards.
    • Boats Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Dwellings Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Education Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Monuments & memorials Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • People Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Photographic studios Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Restaurants Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Temperance Illinois Chicago 1900-1959. lctgm
    • Railroad facilities 1900-1959. lctgm Postcards.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago River (Ill.) 1900-1959. Postcards.
  • Genre
    • Postcards. gmgpc
    • Dry plate negatives. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Glass negatives. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1980/186.htm