Photographs of North American geology and scenery (original) (raw)

Summary

Collection ID:

NAA.PhotoLot.37

Dates:

1871-1912

Languages:

Physical Description:

1,195 Prints

albumen, silver gelatin, and platinum

Repository:

Scope and Contents note

Scope and Contents note

Photographs of geologic features and the natural environment of the American West, Alaska, and Mexico, most of which were created during government surveys and the expansion of railroads during the 1800s. There are also photographs collected and made by individuals who worked or traveled in the west. Depicted locales include Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming, and there are some additional images of artifacts, artwork, and portraits. Photographers represented include William Henry Jackson, John K. Hillers, Timothy H. O'Sullivan, E. O. Beaman, James Fennemore, William Bell, and other professional and amateur photographers.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies note

Digital surrogates for some photographs are available online.

Custodial History note

This artificial collection was probably assembled by the Bureau of American Ethnology or the Department of Anthropology staff. It comprises items from many accessions to the United States National Museum as well as some items that were transferred directly to the archives.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access note

The collection is open for research.

Access to the collection requires an appointment.

Conditions Governing Use note

Contact the repository for terms of use.

Preferred Citation note

Photo lot 37, Photographs of North American geology and scenery,National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Location of Other Archival Materials

Location of Other Archival Materials

Charles Savage photographs previously filed in Photo Lot 37 have been relocated to National Anthropological Archives Photo Lot 156.

Location of Other Archival Materials

Bourne & May photographs previously filed in Photo Lot 37 have been relocated to National Anthropological Archives Photo Lot 159.

Location of Other Archival Materials

The National Anthropological Archives holds additional photographs by photographers or from accessions represented in this collection in Photo Lot 24, Photo Lot 40, and other photo lots.

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Photographs of North American geology and scenery, 1871-1912

More Information

Local Call Number(s)

Varying Form of Title

Varying Form of Title

Scenic Views of North America

Other Finding Aids note

Other Finding Aids note

Folder list and preliminary inventory are available in repository.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.

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