Atlantic and Pacific Railway Photograph Collection 1880-1885

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Atlantic and Pacific Railway Photograph Collection 1880-1885

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Collection consists primarily of photographs (cyanotype prints) documenting the construction in 1881-1883 of the Atlantic and Pacific Railway, from Albuquerque, through Arizona, to Needles, Calif. In addition to scenes of railroad construction that include bridges, tracks, and campsites, there are many photographs shot in Albuquerque and the surrounding mountains, a number of these include picnics and outings.

1 box (3 albums, 2 sheets with mounted photographic prints, and loose prints. Total: 235 photographic prints: cyanotype, albumen ; 12 x 19 cm., or smaller)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6404691

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Wroth, James S. (James Stewart), 1885-,

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James S. Wroth, mining engineer and potash expert, was born in 1885. He was the son Dr. James H. Wroth, Santa Fe Railway Company surgeon and Albuquerque, New Mexico, physician. From the description of James S. Wroth diary and telegrams, 1916-1933. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 46645795 From the guide to the Atlantic and Pacific Railway Photograph Collection, 1880-1885, (University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research) ...

Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928

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Charles F. Lummis (1859-1928) was born in Lynn, Massachusettts. He became an editor for the Los Angeles Times on February 1, 1884, working for Harrison Gray Otis. He promoted interest in the American Southwest with his photography and articles. Lummis helped found the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles and the School of American Research in Santa Fe. The items from librarian Mary Sarber concern her research of Mr. Lummis' writings. From the guide to the Charles F. Lummis Collection, S27...

Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company

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