A selection from the vast photography holdings of George Eastman House. Includes stereo views, lantern slides and albums. There is a separate photographer index.
A subset of Google Images. Images are organized by decade, and searchable in Google using this syntax: xxxx source:life. For example, university of chicago source:life.
Using the Library Catalog
In the Library catalog, the phrases "pictorial works" and "photography" indicate heavily illustrated works; combine these in an advanced keyword search with another term, for example:
Subject photography and keyword matthew brady
Use keywords: photography matthew brady OR Civil War photography (Use facets on the right to refine to United States, Civil War, 1861-1865.)
For works on a specific photographer: subject Evans, Walker
The subject entry for photography provides an excellent overview of processes, materials, history and influences.There is an extensive bibliography.
The best modern art encyclopedia, searchable by concepts as well as by artists' names. The bibliographies are a worthwhile starting point for further research