The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) invites you to a fascinating program titled “Lincoln at the Library: 3D Photography in Lincoln’s Time,” presented by educator and artist Colleen Woolpert. The engaging exploration of stereographic photography will take place on Saturday, October 26 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library downtown and virtually via Zoom.
This program will delve into the world of stereographs—small cards featuring two nearly identical images that create the illusion of depth when viewed through a stereoscope. Stereographs were popular from 1850 through 1930.
“What many people don’t realize is that the roots of our modern virtual reality technology dates back to the earliest days of photography,” said ACPL Senior Lincoln Librarian Jessie Cortesi. “Stereographs were a popular mass media and played a vital role in documentary photography during Lincoln’s time. We’re fortunate to have excellent examples in our collection at the library and even more excited about an expert coming to visit virtually and share her knowledge with us!”
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of this captivating photographic format and view a selection of stereographs from the library’s Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, featuring President Abraham Lincoln and significant Civil War scenes. Attendees will also explore other fascinating topics that entertained and informed people during Lincoln’s era.
What: “Lincoln at the Library: 3D Photography in Lincoln’s Time,” with Colleen Woolpert
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Where: Allen County Public Library, Main Library, Meeting Room A and virtually via Zoom. Register in advance at www.acpl.info/lincolnatthelibrary.
For any questions, email Lincoln@ACPL.info.
About the ACPL
The Allen County Public Library has fostered lifelong learning and discovery in northeast Indiana for more than 125 years. The ACPL consists of fourteen branches throughout Allen County, serving more than one million visitors per year. The ACPL’s collection includes more than 2.7 million items, with a circulation total of 3.6 million items borrowed annually. It also houses The Genealogy Center, the nation’s largest public library genealogy research center, and The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research, consisting of more than 30,000 artifacts related to President Abraham Lincoln.
About the Presenter
Colleen Woolpert is an accomplished educator and artist from Kalamazoo, Michigan, with a passion for stereographs, inspired by her own experience as part of a nearly identical twin pair. Her TwinScope project promotes the appreciation of this unique photography format through exhibitions and public events. Colleen is also the inventor of the TwinScope Viewer, which has been acquired by numerous prestigious institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Archives of American Art. Visitors to Kalamazoo can view a permanent display of local 3D views from the 1870s in the Local History Room of the Kalamazoo Public Library.
Join us for this unique opportunity to explore the intersection of photography, history, and culture in Lincoln’s time!
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