Adolph B. Rice Studio Collection
from Library of Virginia
The Adolph B. Rice Studio Collection constitutes a unique photographic record of life in Richmond, Virginia from 1949 to 1961. The collection consists of more than 16,000 4 x 5 inch film negatives from the commercial studio of Adolph B. Rice.
Adolph B. Rice Sr. (1909-1960) opened his first photo studio in Richmond in 1949. The studio remained on North Auburn Avenue until it ceased operation in 1961. Rice was an active member of the Virginia Professional Photographer Association and the Virginia Press Photographers Association. With a reputation for quality commercial work, his clients included businesses, industry, and state and local government. Photo assignments ranged from studio portraits, to aerial views to advertising shots for local department stores. After his death in 1960, the studio was owned and operated by his son Adolph B. Rice, Jr. (1937-1974). The collection was later donated to the Library of Virginia.
Currently, this is only a small subset of photographs from the Rice Collection that Library of Virginia uploaded to Flickr. We hope to import the full collection into Yesterdays as it becomes digitized and available.
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William Fox School
1960 Apr. 26
Title: William Fox School Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: 1960 Apr. 26 Identifier: Rice Collection 2818B Format: 1 negative, safety f…
Famous Health Studio
1960 Apr. 20
Title: Famous Health Studio Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: 1960 Apr. 20 Identifier: Rice Collection 2808F Format: 1 negative, safety…
Famous Health Studio
1960 Apr. 20
Title: Famous Health Studio Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: 1960 Apr. 20 Identifier: Rice Collection 2808B Format: 1 negative, safety …
Easter Bunny
1960 Apr. 11
Title: Easter Bunny Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: 1960 Apr. 11 Identifier: Rice Collection 2797A Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4…
Poultry processing facility
1960 Mar. 31
Title: Poultry processing facility Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: 1960 Mar. 31 Identifier: Rice Collection 2779C Format: 1 negative,…
"Jack & Giant"
August 27, 1956
Title: "Jack & Giant" Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: August 27, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 1167A Format: 1 negative, safety fi…
City, public library, group at booth
August 4, 1956
Title: City, public library, group at booth Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: August 4, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 1133A Format: …
Ruritan picnic, Rockville, Va.
July 4, 1956
Title: Ruritan picnic, Rockville, Va. Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: July 4, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 1089D Format: 1 negati…
Typewriter ribbon test
April 29, 1956
Title: Typewriter ribbon test Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: April 29, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 1020A Format: 1 negative, sa…
Money bags and bars
April 11, 1956
Title: Money bags and bars Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: April 11, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 997A Format: 1 negative, safety…
Catholic Daughters
March 18, 1956
Title: Catholic Daughters Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: March 18, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 967B Format: 1 negative, safety …
Unidentified group, Richmond
February 27, 1956
Title: Unidentified group, Richmond Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: February 27, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 935A Format: 1 nega…
Valentine dance, school
February 15, 1956
Title: Valentine dance, school Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: February 15, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 929C Format: 1 negative,…
City, public library
February 11, 1956
Title: City, public library Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: February 11, 1956 Identifier: Rice Collection 924B Format: 1 negative, sa…
Auto maintenance Christmas party
December 23, 1955
Title: Auto maintenance Christmas party Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: December 23, 1955 Identifier: Rice Collection 868B Format: 1 …
Unidentified group, City Hall
August 1, 1955
Title: Unidentified group, City Hall Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: August 1, 1955 Identifier: Rice Collection 696A Format: 1 negati…
G.E. Supply Corp. open house
March 30, 1955
Title: G.E. Supply Corp. open house Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: March 30, 1955 Identifier: Rice Collection 592J Format: 1 negativ…
City, budget office
February 9, 1955
Title: City, budget office Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: February 9, 1955 Identifier: Rice Collection 558A Format: 1 negative, safe…
Unidentified, Richmond
July 27, 1954
Title: Unidentified, Richmond Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: July 27, 1954 Identifier: Rice Collection 392E Format: 1 negative, safe…
Richmond City Council
July 1, 1954
Title: Richmond City Council Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: July 1, 1954 Identifier: Rice Collection 373A Format: 1 negative, safety…
Conrad & Deans, Puss 'n Boots display
April 11, 1954
Title: Conrad & Deans, Puss 'n Boots display Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: April 11, 1954 Identifier: Rice Collection 312A Format: …
Catholic theatre, Passion Play
March 21, 1954
Title: Catholic theatre, Passion Play Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: March 21, 1954 Identifier: Rice Collection 295E Format: 1 negat…
Beauty and the Beast play
March 10, 1954
Title: Beauty and the Beast play Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: March 10, 1954 Identifier: Rice Collection 282G Format: 1 negative, …
St. Peters Service Club dance, Richmond Hotel
February 12, 1954
Title: St. Peters Service Club dance, Richmond Hotel Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio Date: February 12, 1954 Identifier: Rice Collection 267E …