William H. Rau (1855-1920) was a prominent Philadelphia photographer. During the 1870s and 1880s, Rau was best known for his work photographing scenic views from around the world. This is a small, artificial collection primarily consisting of Rau's stereoviews of city and countryside scenery, as well as a set of twelve images that depict a story. The glass negatives show the interiors of Rau's Philadelphia photography studio and workers. The materials date from around the 1890s to 1904.