"Steamer, Far West, the heroine of the upper river" used to transport Reno's wounded
Creator(s)
Barry, D. F. (David Frances), 1854-1934.
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.
Date
[between 1880 and 1900]
Notes
Photograph of a captioned photograph; photonegative cropped.; See also: B-798.; Title from catalog prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001005697
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--1880-1900.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Western History
