William Henry Jackson photographs, 1871-1873, undated.

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William Henry Jackson photographs, 1871-1873, undated.

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These 25 mounted photographs, depicting views of Yellowstone National Park, and various lakes and mountains in Colorado, Montana, and Grand Teton National Park, were taken by renowned American photographer William Henry Jackson between 1871 and 1873. They represent part of the body of work created by Jackson during his tenure as photographer for exploratory expeditions ("Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories") of the American West sponsored by the Department of the Interior and led by geologist Frederick V. Hayden.

1.27 linear ft. ( boxes)

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Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

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Renowned photographer of Western landscapes, employed by the United States Geological Survey and commercial enterprises to document wilderness areas and Native American cultures. From the description of Colorado Views [picture], ca. 1870-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 46460710 Official photographer for the U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories conducted by Ferdinand Vandiveer Hayden. From the description of Papers, 1851-1878. (Duke University Library). ...

Yellowstone National Park (Agency : U.S.)

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Grand Teton National Park (Agency : U.S.)

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Grand Teton National Park is in northwestern Wyoming. It includes the major peaks of the Teton Range and part of the Jackson Hole Valley. Grand Teton National Park is only 10 miles south of Yellowstone National Park. In 1929 Grand Teton National Park was established, protecting the Teton Range's major peaks. It is one of the most visited national parks in the U.S....

Geological Survey of the Territories (U.S.)

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William Henry Jackson was the official photographer of the U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories between 1870 and 1876. From the description of Yellowstone Lake and Montana ranch photographs [graphic]. 1871 and 1872. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 228699888 ...