William Henry Jackson. Scenery of the Union Pacific Railroad, 1868-1869
Scope and Contents
Consists of more than 300 original stereo-views (two identical images printed side by side that appear three-dimensional when placed in a stereoscopic viewer) that were taken of sights along the Union Pacific or Central Pacific Railroads in Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California as well as a few general views in Utah (especially Salt Lake City), Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. Also included are several Native American portraits and views of Yellowstone National Park. Many photographers are represented in this collection including Andrew Joseph (A.J.) Russell, William Henry Jackson, Charles William (C.W.) Carter, Carleton Watkins, John K. (Jack) Hillers, William Bell, and Eadweard Muybridge.
Dates
- Creation: 1868-1869
Language of Materials
Material in English
Restrictions
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu