Bell, William Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.) OSullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882 Wheeler, George M. (George Montague), 1842-1905
Published / Created:
1871-73?]
Call Number:
Wa Photos Folio 55
Image Count:
68
Abstract:
The photographs prints are arranged into three consecutive series, "Explorations in Nevada and Arizona - Expedition of 1871," with photographs by OSullivan; "Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian - Expedition of 1872," with photographs by Bell
Description:
Album of mounted photographs created by Timonthy H. OSullivan and William Bell that document the Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian led by George Montague Wheeler, 1871-1873. The album was compiled by the War Department, ca. 1873-1874.
Subject (Geographic):
Arizona., Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.), Chelly, Canyon de (Ariz.), Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico), Grand Canyon (Ariz.), Nevada., New Mexico., Southwest, New., Utah., West (U.S.), and Zuni (N.M.)
Subject (Topic):
Apache Indians., Canyons., Discoveries in geography., Landscape photography., Navajo Indians., Paiute Indians., and Pueblos
Mammoth plate photographs of the North American West
Container / Volume:
Folder 52
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
A mammoth plate is a photographic negative plate size, usually 18 by 21 inches (53.5 x 45.7 cm.) with photographic prints made through contact printing.
Description:
Inscription on recto: 1021. Toltec Gorge and Tunnel. W. H. Jackson & Co. Phot. Denver and Inscription on verso: 37
Subject (Geographic):
New Mexico., Rio Arriba County (N.M.), and West (U.S.)
Subject (Topic):
Landscape photography--West (U.S.) and Railroads--New Mexico.