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Watkins (Carleton) stereoview and cabinet photographs
MSS.Photo 0170
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Carleton Watkins stereoview and cabinet photographs
creator:
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.Photo 0170
Physical Description:
.25 Linear Feet
(1 half-box)
Date (inclusive): circa 1860-1890
Abstract: Photographs by or published by Carleton Watkins. All but one are views of California.
Photographs by or published by Carleton E. Watkins in the form of cabinet cards or stereographs. All but one depict California
scenes, including the railroad ferry
Solano, Spring Valley Water Works projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, and views of Santa Monica, Monterey and Yosemite. One
photograph has been identified as a work previously published by Alfred A. Hart. This collection has been assembled over a
period of time and from various donors and purchases.
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
[identification of item], Carleton Watkins stereoview and cabinet photographs (MSS PHOTO 0170). Dept. of Special Collections
and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Various sources.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
California -- Photographs
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916