Princeton University Library Collection of Western Americana Photographs (mostly 1870-1915) 1840-1998

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Princeton University Library Collection of Western Americana Photographs (mostly 1870-1915) 1840-1998

(mostly 1870-1915) 1840-1998

https://findingaids.princeton.edu/collections/WC064/c1377

An open collection of more than 5,000 Western Americana photographs, consisting mostly of documentary photographs of the Trans-Mississippi West from the late 1860s to early 1900s. Subjects include American Indians (especially studio portraits), natural wonders, cities, towns, buildings, and economic activities (mining, railroads, logging, and agriculture). Some photographs relate to the indigenous populations of Mexico and Central America. The dimensions, physical formats, and photographic processes of the photographs vary widely. Many of the photographs in this collection are available in the Princeton University Digital Library.

123 linear feet, 143 boxes

eng, Latn

Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library

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Cadzow, Donald Adams, 1894-1960

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