"Steamer, Far West, the heroine of the upper river" used to transport Reno's wounded
Creator
Barry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934
Date
[1880-1900]
Summary
Steamer (or Sternwheeler) Far West - used to transport Major Marcus Albert Reno's wounded soldiers from Battle at Little Bighorn to Fort Lincoln, North Dakota, in record time down Missouri River, 700 miles in 54 hours; also captained by Grant Marsh as base of supplies for Yellowstone Expedition; spars, suspended upright, near bow used to navigate upper Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers; photograph of a captioned photograph.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 8 x 11 cm. (3 x 4 1/4 in.); 1 photonegative : glass ; 16 x 21 cm. (6 1/4 x 8 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 116. David F. Barry Collection.
Subject
Stern wheelers--19th century
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: ZZR700100569
Notes
Photograph of a captioned photograph; photonegative cropped.; See also: B-798.; Title from catalog prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001005697
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