This collection consists primarily of Richmond family photos. Some items are marked from the “Estate of Miss Rebecca L. Richmond.” It is unknown if these items are actually Rebecca’s instead of Mary’s, or if Mary’s Estate came to Rebecca, and then to the Library.

Included within the collection are interior views of The Morton House, Grand Rapids. Also included are interior views of homes, and an exterior photo of Charles Kendall's home in Topeka, Kansas.

In some cases the images in the collection appear to be published, rather than original, photographic prints, such as the images on paper of Wm. R. Richmond found in the first folder.

In Nov. 1999, 4 daguerreotypes were found in this collection and have been physically rehoused with other daguerreotypes in anticipation of future conservation projects. Better preservation housing is needed for these items, with cleaning and restoration by a professional conservator, and recasing for additional protection.

At least one item of correspondence by Mary is known to be housed currently with the Rebecca Richmond correspondence in Coll. 094. (10/12/2006)