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A.C. Vroman Photograph Collection: Finding Aid
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Description
Photographs made by Adam Clark Vroman, ca. 1892-1909, spanning various subjects, primarily his bookstore in Pasadena, California, and scenes from his travels to Pueblo villages of the Southwest. Other topics include scenery, towns and buildings on the West and East coasts, and photographs of people and architecture in Japan. Of particular significance is Vroman's handwritten journal of a trip to see the Snake Dance at Walpi, Arizona, in 1895, written sequentially on the back of 19 mounted photographs.
Background
Adam Clark Vroman was born in La Salle, Illinois, on April 15, 1856, to parents of Dutch ancestry. In 1893, after several years working on the railroads, he moved to Pasadena, California, where he hoped the climate might help his wife, Esther Griest, who had tuberculosis. Her health did not improve and she died in September 1894.
Extent
169 photographs: 131 prints and 38 glass negatives in 5 boxes
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
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