Environmental effects of tourism at Yosemite National Park, 1875-1928, bulk 1915-1928
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- Photographs show the impact of human activities in Yosemite National Park.
- Extent:
- 1 album (54 photographic prints) : b&w ; 27 x 21 cm.
- Language:
- Collection materials are in English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Photographs show the impact of human activities in Yosemite National Park, including a garbage area and incinerator, an abandoned outhouse, overflow campers camping in meadows, the development of various tourist and employee facilities, crowds of visitors, etc. Many photographs show transportation in and to the park: the last horse stage coach and the first automobile to reach the park. Other transportation photos show bridges, roads, buses, and serious traffic congestion.
- Physical location:
- Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481