Stereo Views of California and the West, ca. 1867-1903
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 51 stereographs: b&w; 9 x 18 cm. 52 digital objects
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Stereo Views of California and the West collection consists of 51 stereographs taken between circa 1867 and circa 1903. Photographers include Carleton E. Watkins, Eadweard Muybridge, Thomas Houseworth & Co., Maxwell Bros., Underwood & Underwood, Charles R. Savage, William H. Jackson, John J. Reilly, and other unidentified photographers. The collection consists of general California scenery, including scenes in Yosemite and views along the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Utah views include a portrait of Brigham Young, the exterior of his home, Salt Lake City views, and scenery.
Printed captions are reprinted in the container listing. Captions in parentheses appear in manuscript on the stereographs. Captions in brackets have been supplied.
- Acquisition information:
- The Stereo Views of California and the West were purchased in 1984.
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