View on Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range [sic], Arizona
Creator
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
Date
1873
Summary
Men sit or stand and pose beside what is identified as Apache Lake in the White Mountains in Apache County or Navajo County (later Fort Apache Indian Reservation), Arizona. Some wear hats and carry rifles, one wears a shirt with piping on the collar and buttons. Native American, Coyotero Apache (Western Apache) men, military scouts, wear cloth headbands, woven or leather jackets, belts, moccasins, and hold rifles.
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 28 x 20 cm. (11 x 8 in.) mounted on mat board 50 x 40 cm. (20 x 16 in.)
Is Part Of
Geographical and geological explorations and surveys west of the 100th meridian, 1871-1874 (Wheeler).; U.S.G.S. West. Folio 6.
Subject
Indian scouts--Arizona--19th century; Indians of North America--Arizona--19th century; Western Apache Indians--Arizona--19th century; White Mountains (Ariz.)--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--19th century; Lakes--Arizona--19th century; Military scouts--Arizona--19th century; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711002706
Notes
"Geographical Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, Expedition of 1873. Under Command of Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Eng'rs." printed on mat board.; "Two Apache Scouts in the foreground" printed below title on mat board.; Cover sheet has descriptive information about two Native American (Coyotero Apache) scouts in the photograph.; Formerly F19839; Number "3" etched on original negative reproduced in photographic print.; Seal printed on mat board reads: "War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army" beside an eagle and banner emblem that reads: "Essayons".; Title, attribution and "No. 8" printed on mat board.; Library owns additional iterations of this image in various formats: 1 copy negative ; 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.).; R7110027063. U.S.G.S. folio. 6 ; print 10
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