Men, members of a survey party probably for the Northern Pacific Railroad, wear sack suits and pose at a camp in probably the Bitterroot valley, in Montana. The members include David Wilbur Low and L.R. Lothrop. Survey equipment displayed next to the men includes a tripod and surveyor's rod. Shows canvas tents, one with a metal chimney, saddled horses and a dog.
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 16 x 21 cm. (6 x 8 in.) mounted on mat board.
Subject
Northern Pacific Railroad Company--1880-1890; Construction camps--Montana--1880-1890; Railroad construction & maintenance--Montana--1880-1890; Railroad employees--Montana--1880-1890; Surveyors--Montana--1880-1890; Tents--Montana--1880-1890; Lothrop, L. R; Low, David Wilbur.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Michael D. Heaston, 2001.
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: ZZR711005264
Notes
"D. Wilbur Low [identified with "X"], Chief L.R. Lothrop (4th from left) party [?] Bitter Root Valley 1888? 89?. David Wilbur Low front of trec 4th from transit. Found by Fred in D.W.L. possessions F.D. Low Los Angeles, 1950" penciled on verso.; Condition: corner torn and missing.; Title supplied.; R7110052644
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