National Anthropological Archives

Photographs of North American geology and scenery, 1871-1912

Summary

Collection ID:
NAA.PhotoLot.37
Dates:
1871-1912
Languages:
Undetermined
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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

Author
Sarah Ganderup
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)

Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot 37

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

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Randall, A. Frank Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Russell, Israel C. (Israel Cook), 1852-1906 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Wittick, Ben, 1845-1903 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Savage, C. R. (Charles Roscoe), 1832-1909 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Ogden, Herbert Gouverneur, 1846-1906 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Niblack, Albert P. (Albert Parker), 1859-1929 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Partridge, W. H. (William Henry), 1858-1939 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Nelson, Edward William, 1855-1934 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Illingworth, W. H. (William H.), 1842-1893 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Leach, J. A. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dodge, K. T. (Katherine Taylor) Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Beaman, E. O. (Elias Olcott), 1837-1876 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Gates, G. F. (George F.) Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Curtis, Edward S., 1868-1952 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hillers, John K., 1843-1925 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Davidson, I. G. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Bell, William, 1830-1910 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Stanley-Brown, Joseph, 1858-1941 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hough, Walter, 1859-1935 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Fennemore, James, 1849-1941 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
William, J. J. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Whitney & Zimmerman Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Vroman, A. C. (Adam Clark), 1856-1916 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Turner, Lucien M. (Lucien McShan) Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
True, Frederick William, 1858-1914 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Thurlow, J., 1831-1878 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Densmore, Frances, 1867-1957 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Chamberlain, W. G. (William Gunnison) Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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