Mary Richmond Kendall (1843-1918) was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of William Almy Richmond and Lorraine Page Richmond, prominent citizens of Grand Rapids. The bulk of her collection consists of photographs of her family members, ca. 1858-1892. Also noteworthy in the collection are interior photos of the Morton House (hotel), Grand Rapids, ca. 1884. Also included are photographs of "Heartsease," Mary Kendall's home in Hollywood, California, ca. 1913.