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.
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
Physical Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : albumen, stereograph ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--Arizona--1870-1880.; Mohave Indians--Arizona--1870-1880.; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--1870-1880.; Geology--Arizona--1870-1880.; Guides & scouts--Arizona--1870-1880.; Men--Arizona--1870-1880.; Rocks--Arizona--1870-1880.; Sleeping--Arizona--1870-1880.; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
