California, 1899

File — Box: 4, oversized_folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of 309 photochrom images of American landmarks, both natural and man-made, published by the Detroit Photographic Company between 1898 and 1905. The bulk were originally photographed by William Henry Jackson, a professional photographer whose career saw him surveying vast swathes of the United States.

Series I includes the first photographic surveys of what would later become Yellowstone National Park and its many beautiful geological formations. Additionally, Series I contains images that portray the lives and culture of several indigenous groups.

Dates

Creation: 1899

Creator

From the Collection: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942 (Photographer, Person)
From the Collection: Detroit Publishing Co. (Publisher, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research under the terms of the NIU Rare Books and Special Collections. Materials not enclosed in Mylar sleeves must be handled with cotton gloves.