View of a geologist, probably G.K. Gilbert, a member of the U.S.G.S. survey crew in probably Arizona. The man has a beard and wears a shirt, pants, and suspenders. He holds a tool in his hand. Native American (Mohave Apache) guides, in loincloths and headbands, are asleep on sand nearby.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : albumen, stereograph ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--Arizona--19th century; Mohave Indians--Arizona--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--19th century; Geology--Arizona--19th century; Guides & scouts--Arizona--19th century; Men--Arizona--19th century; Rocks--Arizona--19th century; Sleeping--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: ZZR711007878
Notes
"Expedition of 1871" and "1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler. Corps on Engineers, Commanding." printed on stereo card.; An eagle and shield logo, "War Department Corps of Engineers. U.S. Army" and "Geographical and Geological Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian" printed on verso.; Condition: emulsion worn, stained.; Number "127" etched in original and reproduced in photographic print.; Spots on original reproduced in photographic print.; Title, numbers "No. 10." and "(F.127.)" and descriptive information: "The first opportunity to get pictures of them, owing to a superstitious fear of the camera. The weather was quite warm, as may be inferred from the lack of covering. (The geologist in the background pondering whether the specimens before him are pliocene or eocene, but concludes that they are 'carboniferous.')" printed on label on verso.; R7110078789
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