Joseph N. LeConte photograph collection. 1890-1920.

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Joseph N. LeConte photograph collection. 1890-1920.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/773576548

The collection consists primarily of photographs taken in the Sierra Nevada, but also includes LeConte family photographs and photographs taken at various spots in California.

ca. 5,000 items (glass & film negatives, lantern slides, and photographic prints)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8192333

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Adams, Ansel, 1902-1984

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