John Mix Stanley collection [manuscript], 1855.

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John Mix Stanley collection [manuscript], 1855.

Collection includes: 31 tinted lithographs of scenes of the Pacific Northwest done for the U. S. Pacific Railroad Exploration and Survey Report, 1855, lithographed by Sarony, Major & Knapp. Scenes include: Columbia River, waterfalls, Nez Perces, Paluse River, Hudson Bay Company, the Cascades, Mount Rainier, lakes, Missions, etc.

.2 cubic feet (2 folders)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8078289

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Stanley, John Mix, 1814-1872

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Painter from Detroit, Michigan, primarily of pictures of Indians. From the description of John Mix Stanley papers, 1842, 1868-1871. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418580 John Mix Stanley (1814-1872), began painting Indians in 1838, was with Gen. Kearny's California expedition in 1846, and toured the Pacific Northwest in 1847-48. In 1853 he was an artist on Gov. Stevens's expedition to survey a northern route for the Pacific railroad. From the des...

Sarony, Major & Knapp,

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