Oversize
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
These photographs were purchased piecemeal, and so constitute an "artificial" collection that can be added to easily. The photographs were arranged first by format, then by the original series numbers. Others were numbered in hand-writing and these numbers were considered reliable. The captions, including spelling and punctuation, were copied verbatum.
It is difficult to date the photographs, as Jackson traveled so extensively in these areas both with the Union Pacific and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as well as other projects. Additionally, throughout his career Jackson reproduced prints from earlier negatives for commercial purchases. While the prints may be dated with relative certainty based on print type and characteristics of the cards they are mounted on, the date at which each image was taken is more difficult to determine. Most images in this collection were taken between 1868 and the 1870s
The photographs are all albumen prints, with the exception of 1:2:50117, which is a "photochrom," a color lithographic process used by the Detroit Photographic Co. Many of the stereographs are quite worn and faded, but the 6.5 X 4.25 prints and the oversize items are in very good to excellent condition.
It is difficult to date the photographs, as Jackson traveled so extensively in these areas both with the Union Pacific and the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as well as other projects. Additionally, throughout his career Jackson reproduced prints from earlier negatives for commercial purchases. While the prints may be dated with relative certainty based on print type and characteristics of the cards they are mounted on, the date at which each image was taken is more difficult to determine. Most images in this collection were taken between 1868 and the 1870s
The photographs are all albumen prints, with the exception of 1:2:50117, which is a "photochrom," a color lithographic process used by the Detroit Photographic Co. Many of the stereographs are quite worn and faded, but the 6.5 X 4.25 prints and the oversize items are in very good to excellent condition.
Dates
- circa 1869-1900
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.88 Linear Feet (2 archives boxes) : 30 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu