Buildings

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Gary J. Neeleman photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 124 gelatin silver prints related to the building of the Madeira-Mamore Railroad. The photographs were primarily taken by Dana B. Merrill, the official photographer of the project, and given to his friend, Oscar Lee Pyles, who was also involved in the project. The photographs were in the possession of the Pyles family until gifted to Judith MacKnight Jones, who in turn gifted them to historian Gary Neeleman. As a result, the collection contains photographs presumed to be taken or collected by Pyles in addition to those produced by Merrill.

According to Neeleman, photographs by Dana Merrill are numbered in the right-hand corner with India ink, while others--including photographs presumed to be taken by Oscar Pyle--are not. The collection consists of 1 black album or photo book containing 62 4.5 by 6.5 inch gelatin silver prints taken by Merrill. These photographs have identifying captions written beneath the images. The remaining 9 folders contain loose photographs, most taken by Merrill but some presumably taken by Pyle. In addition to gelatin silver prints produced by Merrill are picture photographs and other print styles. While the photographs are largely undated, they date from the construction of the railroad, 1907 to 1912.

Dates

1907-1912

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.