Frisco, Utah, 1881

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Frisco, Utah stereograph collection consists of 1 box containing 9 stereograph views of Frisco, Utah circa 1881. The stereographs have handwritten captions on the stereograph backs. A note on the first image reads: "Presented By C. D. Bigelow to O.L. Farnham Feb 17 1881." According to the dealer, Bigelow was the manager of the Frisco Mining and Smelting Company; the dealer also suggested that Bigelow wrote the captions and perhaps took the photographs. Subjects depicted include: Frisco Smelting Company smelters and office; the Horn Silver Mine's smelter; a residence in Frisco; the dry concentrating works under construction; Rattler Mine shafts; mining operations; Cave Mine boarding house in the Bradshaw District; "Dogtown, Frisco." Men, women, children, and animals are all present in the photographs.

Dates

1881

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.