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National Anthropological Archives
George Edward Anderson photographs of Basin Indians in Utah, circa 1880-1920
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.PhotoLot.R75-25
- Creators:
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Anderson, George Edward, 1860-1928
- Dates:
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circa 1880-1920
- Languages:
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Undetermined.
- Physical Description:
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3 Printssilver gelatin
- Repository:
Scope and Contents note
Scope and Contents note
Modern prints made from original glass negatives, depicting Utah settlers and Basin Indians. One individual is identified as Amos Warren.
Biographical/Historical note
Biographical/Historical note
George Edward Anderson (1860-1928) was a photographer in Salt Lake City, Utah, known for his portraits and photographs of the construction of Mormon temples. After apprenticing with Salt Lake City photographer Charles Roscoe Savage, Anderson opened studios in Salt Lake City and Springville, Utah. Anderson spent much of his professional life traveling and documenting life in central Utah.
Administration
Author
Sarah Ganderup
Existence and Location of Copies note
Copy prints also available in collection.
Custodial History note
John Ewers in the Department of Anthropology obtained the photographs from Rell G. Francis of Heritage Prints in Utah. Transferred to the National Anthropological Archives, 1975.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use note
This copy collection has been obtained for reference purposes only. Contact the repository for terms of use and access.
Preferred Citation note
Photo lot R75-25, George Edward Anderson photographs of Basin Indians in Utah, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Location of Other Archival Materials
Location of Other Archival Materials
The Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University holds the George Edward Anderson Collection of glass plate negatives.
More Information
Local Call Number(s)
Local Call Number(s)
NAA Photo Lot R75-25
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Indians of North America -- Great Basin | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Camps | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Utah | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Photographs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Anthropological Archives
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