Andrew Putnam Hill photograph album, 1887-circa 1895

Summary

Creators:

Hill, Andrew P., 1853-1922

Abstract:

The images in this album primarily document the Palo Alto residence of Jane and Leland Stanford, the Palo Alto Stock Farm horses, and Stanford University. The university images include the cornerstone laying in 1887, opening day ceremonies in 1891, Encina Hall, Roble Hall, the Library, the Museum, student groups and activities, and various views of campus buildings. Other images include the Alameda in San Jose, palm trees, and prune drying. Many of the university images are also represented in the Stanford University Archives General Photograph Collection.

Extent:

5 Linear Feet

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Andrew Putnam Hill photograph album (A0014). Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

The images in this album primarily document the Palo Alto residence of Jane and Leland Stanford, the Palo Alto Stock Farm horses, and Stanford University. The university images include the cornerstone laying in 1887, opening day ceremonies in 1891, Encina Hall, Roble Hall, the Library, the Museum, student groups and activities, and various views of campus buildings. Other images include the Alameda in San Jose, palm trees, and prune drying.

The album has been disbound and boxed. Each page has images glued on both the front and back and has been marked with a plate number. The listing reflects the original captions for the images; information in brackets was added for clarity. Many of the university images are also represented in the Stanford University Archives General Photograph Collection.

Biographical / historical:

Formerly a student of art, Andrew Putnam Hill became a professional photographer in 1889, opening a studio in San Jose, California with his partner, Sydney J. Yard. While his studio produced many individual and group portraits, he also became well known for his views of the Santa Clara Valley region and the Santa Cruz Mountains. He also frequently photographed Leland Stanford's Palo Alto Stock Farm and Stanford University.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Indexes:

Index

Cactus Garden	2
Campus Views	13, 15, 17, 18, 21
Cornerstone laying	16
Encina Hall	7, 11, 14, 15, 19, 21
Jordan, David Starr (portrait)	18
Jordan's office	9,14
Library	14, 21
Mausoleum	2
Museum	7,8
Opening Day ceremonies	16,17
Roble Hall	7, 9, 10
Searsville dam	12
Stanford residence, Palo Alto	1,3-6
Stock farm and horses	21,25-34
Students, including athletics	11, 19, 20, 21, 22

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.

Terms of access:

While University Archives is the owner of the physical and/or digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item] Andrew Putnam Hill photograph album (A0014). Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:

Stanford University, University Archives

Stanford University Archives, Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford, CA 94305-6064, US

Contact:

(650) 725-1022

specialcollections@stanford.edu

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